Custodian - Roving Mid-Day Shift

CUSTODIAN

DEFINITION: Under the direct supervision of the school principal maintains assigned site(s) by performing routine custodial tasks and semiskilled maintenance tasks according to a prepared work schedule arranged with the school principal.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Buildings

• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes linoleum, concrete, tile and wood floors and vacuums rugs and carpets in offices, nurse's and faculty rooms, auditoriums and multipurpose rooms, dining rooms, cafeterias, hallways, ramps, and stairways

• Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, hall lockers, and other equipment

• Picks up paper and other refuse on floors and sweeps walks and entrances, an empties and cleans waste containers

• Washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms and shower rooms

• Cleans windows, door glass, and drinking fountains

• Cleans and polishes metal work such as door panels and hand railings

• Lights and turns off room heaters and hot water heaters as needed provided proper training has been provided and competency is established

• Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment

• Replaces light globes, makes minor repairs in the classroom furniture

• Maintains equipment used in maintenance projects and in cleaning of buildings during summer months

• Assists in operation of school heating plant and plumbing maintenance provided proper training has been provided and competency is established

• Assists in painting of board areas not requiring sophisticated training or technical experience

• Repaints over graffiti

• Lock up all entrance doors and gates, code out before leaving at night

RESPONSIBILITIES: Grounds

• Waters, trims, and fertilizes lawn, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers and assists transplanting, fertilizing, and replanting lawn and shrubs as appropriate

• Operates and maintains power-driven equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, clippers and other grounds maintenance equipment

• Maintains playground areas (back top and lawn)

• Assists with repairs of playground facilities and school grounds and other outdoor structures

• Works soil and removes weeds, undergrowth, and debris from school grounds and landscaped areas with hand tools

• Sweeps walks and driveways and picks up paper and rubbish

• Assists in installation and maintenance of sprinkler system

• Performs other custodial or light maintenance work or minor repairs at assigned site or districtwide as appropriate or assigned.

CUSTODIAN

• Utilizes appropriate safety precautions in the performance of duties to ensure the safety of students and staff

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Performs such non-related duties, on a temporary basis, as may be required to meet immediate district needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic cleaning and site care strategies

• Proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment

• Appropriate health and safety regulations and safety precautions and procedures

Ability to:

• Lift or transport up to fifty pounds

• Perform a variety of cleaning and basic maintenance work involving use of independent judgment requiring accuracy and efficiency

• Operate basic cleaning and maintenance equipment

• Work effectively with occasional interruptions

• Read, understand and carry out specific instructions

• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including students, staff and the public

Training and Experience:

• Previous experience is preferred

Personal Qualities

• Good Health

• Maturity and judgment

• Neat and clean appearance

• Willingness to assume a wide range of responsibilities

• Willingness to learn new semiskilled maintenance techniques

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Independent worker

• Willingness to continuously improve

• Good organizational skills

• Good communication skills

• Flexible

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications