Building Custodian

OBJECTIVE

To maintain the overall comfort and temperature of the school building and individual classrooms.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Report to:     Director of Operations and Maintenance

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

General

1.     Reports ready for work each scheduled work day at the appointed time; if unable to do so, reports to the Head Custodian at the earliest possible moment so that arrangements can be made for adequate job coverage.  Records accurately starting time and stopping time of work on daily time record.

2.     Receives communications and directives and orally confirms full understanding; keeps the Head custodian informed of all building problems and information concerning the job.

3.     Maintains need appearance and friendly attitude for good community and public relations.

4.     Performs all Functions in accordance with standard methods and procedures, school district policy, good inter-school practice, accuracy, and a high quality of common sense.

FUNCTIONS AS CUSTODIAN

General Activities

a.    Clean lunchroom floor daily with wet mop.

b.    Wax lunchroom floor as needed.

c.     Wash walls, windows, clean and wax floors, clean floor mats in designated areas when needed.

d.    Dust; empty wastebaskets, clean blackboards and erasers in designated areas.

e.     Clean and wash tables as needed and make minor furniture repairs.

f.      Overall cleaning and maintenance of restrooms and shower rooms.

g.    General maintenance of gym and make preparations for specific activities held in the gym.

h.     Replace light bulbs; replace broken window glass.

i.       Secure building at end of day, locking all assigned doors and turning off lights.

j.       Perform night duties as required - locking all doors after use.

k.     Perform other activities and assume additional responsibilities as may be assigned.

l.       Help Director of Operations and Maintenance with incoming supplies, snow removal, mowing, etc. as requested.

Physical Requirements

1.    Able to lift at least 50 pounds.

2.    Able to stand for long periods of time.

3.    Able to walk stairs.

General Summer Activities

a.    Aid head custodian in supervision of part-time help.

b.    Painting, patch plastering, cleaning and varnishing floors, wash walls, and other general housecleaning duties to ready the school building for the fall.

c.     Work with head custodian in maintenance of athletic fields during summer activities.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal

1.     Work with and under the supervision of the head custodian.

2.     Part-time custodian help:  To supervise and help in any way necessary the part-time custodian employees.

External

1.     Public:  To participate in community affairs and to be a good neighbor as a person and as a representative of the school district.

WORK DAY - WORK WEEK - WORK YEAR

The work week shall be 40 hours.  This position calls for a full year contract.  Hours set by Superintendent.