School Janitor

Definition:

To perform and be responsible for the general cleaning and custodial functions at a large or major school, office or building facility and to perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This job class exercises responsibility for the general cleanliness, safety and security of a large school, office or building facility.

Supervision Exercised and Received:

Employees in this class receive supervision from Operations or designee or Site Administrator or lead custodian within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs and exercises responsibility for the general janitorial and custodial functions at a large/major site location.

• Informs supervisor of potential problems with custodial staff in a timely manner.

• Directs visitors as necessary.

• Cleans classrooms, restrooms, lunchrooms, offices, and related facilities.

• Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, vinyl tile and wood floors.

• Vacuums and shampoos mats and carpets.

• Dusts furniture; empties and cleans trash receptacles.

• Cleans walls, furniture, windows, woodwork, chalkboards, lockers, and other equipment.

• Cleans door and window glass and drinking fountains.

• Washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms.

• Picks up paper and debris; rakes, sweeps, and cleans walkways and entrances.

• Locks and unlocks doors and gates to ensure security of buildings, offices and related areas.

• Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuum, floor stripper, floor cleaning and polishing machines, etc.

• Assists in the set up and arrangement of furniture and facilities for meetings and other special events daily to include arranging chairs, desks, equipment, etc., including using a computerized room reservation booking system.

• Responds to emergency cleanups, such as spills.

• Takes appropriate measures to safeguard school property, including reporting safety, sanitary and/or fire hazards and needed repair work to appropriate authority and supervisor.

• May make deliveries.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of:

• Modern cleaning methods, materials, tools and equipment.

• Quantities of materials needed for custodial work.

• Safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in janitorial and custodial work.

• Safe work practices, including Bloodborne Pathogens protocols.

• Basic computer skills, including email and room reservation software.

Ability to:

• Respond promptly to requests of internal and external clients; provide needed information, assistance, training, materials and resources.

• Plan, organize and prioritize own work to meet deadlines and accomplish assigned tasks within established timelines including maintaining accurate records and files.

• Read and understand English at a level required to safely perform job duties.

• Maintain an orderly work environment and perform tasks in prescribed and safe manner.

• Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during performance of job duties.

• Be flexible and receptive to change.

• Safely use cleaning agents, materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.

• Understand and apply principles, techniques and procedures required for effective job performance.

• Maintain calmness and patience in stressful situations.

• Understand and follow both oral and written instructions; communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.

Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Note -Terms used in this section are defined as follows: Rarely: 1 to 10%; Occasionally: 11 to 33%; Frequently: 34 to 66%; and Continuously: 67 to 100% of the workday.

Sitting: Occasionally

Standing/Walking: Continuously

Waist Bending: Frequently

Neck Bending: Frequently

Squatting: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Crawling: Rarely

Neck Twisting: Continuously

Waist Twisting: Continuously

Pushing/Pulling: Continuously - up to 75 lbs. at a time

Reaching:

Above Shoulder: Occasionally

Below Shoulder: Continuously

Lifting/Carrying:

0-10 lbs.: Frequently - weights moved up to 100 yards at a time

11-25 lbs.: Occasionally - weights moved 20 to 30 feet at a time

26-50 lbs.: Occasionally - weights moved 20 to 30 feet at a time

51-75 lbs.: Occasionally - often with assistance - weights moved several

feet at a time

Hand Activities:

Repetitive Hand Use: Frequently to Continuously

Simple Grasping: Frequently

Power Grasping: Occasionally to Frequently

Fine Manipulation: Rarely

Hand and Arm Twisting/Turning: Frequently

Computer Operation/Writing: Rarely

Physical Demands:

• Must have sufficient mobility to stoop, reach, climb, kneel, and move about to perform job duties.

• Must be able to communicate with staff, students, and parents quickly, accurately, and effectively in routine conversational situations to be aware of safety, cleanliness, and maintenance issues around the school.

• Must be able to express self clearly and effectively with staff about safety and health issues during a busy and often noisy environment.

• Must be able to detect visual and non-visual warning signs of equipment malfunction and other possibly hazardous conditions in the work environment.

• Must be able to discern spontaneous warnings and other communications from staff and supervisors in emergency situations.

• Must be able to exchange information about tasks and duties effectively and accurately with supervisors and staff.

Work Environment:

The following conditions may be present:

• Exposure to fumes from cleaning solutions, floor strippers, and waxes; dust, dirt, and moisture.

• temperature variations and weather conditions when outdoors; occasional work at heights; and

• biohazards when cleaning restrooms and cleaning up bodily fluids.

• May be required to wear a respirator.

• Walking on uneven ground when outdoors.

Other Requirements:

• A satisfactory Department of Justice records check must be received by SCOE, prior to employment.

• May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification