Custodian

• Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.

• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.

• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.

• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.

• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.

• Ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.

• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.

• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.

• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

• Assist with opening and closing building each school day.

• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.

• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.

• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.

• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and immediately report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor.

• Respond to emergency calls as needed and be on-call/stand-by as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Regular attendance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Equipment Used:

Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, extractor, mop, broom and motorized scrubber.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials; work alone. Climb ladders. Lift and transport heavy objects such as desks, chairs, supplies and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds depending on job assignment.

An employee may be required to perform any or all of the above listed physical requirements. These physical requirements may constitute 75% of the employee’s daily functions.