BASIC FUNCTION: The job of “Cleaning Custodian/Grounds Helper” is for the purpose of providing housekeeping and maintenance to indoor and outdoor facilities at a standard that will insure a safe, attractive, efficient and clean environment for the students of the Cedar Falls Community Schools. Incumbent may be required to assist other crafts as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Empties trash receptacles in assigned area daily. Cleans and sanitizes all receptacles as necessary. Removes trash from building and place in dumpsters outside of building.
• Dust mops tiled floors daily. Sweeps up debris.
• Spot mops resilient floors in classrooms and hallways as needed. Wet mops/auto-scrubs entire floor when necessary.
• Operates auto-scrubber with floor restorer weekly in halls and corridors.
• Burnishes floors when necessary.
• Vacuums carpets and entry mats throughout assigned area regularly.
• Cleans whiteboards/chalkboards daily as well as rails.
• Cleans and polishes all sinks in assigned area daily using cleansers and sanitizers.
• Cleans and sanitizes fixtures in all restrooms in assigned area daily including toilets, stall partitions, sinks, urinals, faucets, flush valves, dispensers and vents.
• Sanitizes restrooms floors daily.
• Replenishes paper towels and toilet tissue as needed.
• Clean and sanitize water fountains daily.
• Empties pencil sharpeners daily.
• Dusts window ledges and surfaces weekly.
• Washes desktops and removes graffiti as needed.
• Spot cleans windows and door glass daily.
• Changes light bulbs as necessary and wipes out lens covers.
• Performs all tasks related to summer cleaning which includes but not limited to; stripping floor wax, shampooing carpets, cleaning building furniture, washing walls,, windows and blinds, recoating floors with wax and polishing of floors.
• Sets up or assists with setup and tear down for extra building functions
• Secures building doors and windows in assigned area.
• Substitute in the absence of Lead Custodian or Head Custodian if required.
• Operates machines related to grounds maintenance such as mowers, trimmers and chain saws.
•  Assists Grounds Keeper with tasks such installation of temporary fencing, playground repairs and installation or removal of same.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience Required: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of job related experience in general housekeeping and grounds maintenance or related field.

• Skills to operate hand and powered equipment used in housekeeping maintenance along with other custodial functions and perform basic math to calculate measurements, quantities, etc. Able to operate grounds equipment such as riding mowers, trimmers, pulling of trailers and other equipment related to grounds maintenance.

• Knowledge of methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in general housekeeping and grounds maintenance functions while applying standards for safe use of equipment.

• Ability to stand/walk or sit/ride for prolonged periods and frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push/pull, carry and reach with arms. The employee must be able to talk/hear effectively, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/fingering, near visual acuity/depth perception.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and or Testing Required: Valid Iowa Driver’s License. Completion of orientation period.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in decision making and a desire to seek proper counsel when in doubt.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lift or move 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.