Custodian

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Performs crucial, routine, manual work involving moderate to heavy cleaning of designated areas of a child care building such as classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeteria, and hallways, ensuring a safe and clean environment for children.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  
  

Experience:

• None
  
  

Additional information:

• This position will provide a van for transportation between sites. Candidate must have a clean driving record for insurance purposes. A background check will be conducted by using Wisconsin PARS online service.
  
  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Sweep, wet, and dry mop, strip, buff, and wax floors; participate in stripping floors.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpet; remove spots and stains from carpets.
• Clean restroom floors, walls, sinks, urinals, and commodes; replace toilet paper, towels, and soap; wash and polish fixtures; clean windows and mirrors.
• Clean and wash cafeteria tables, countertops, and fixtures; set up tables and chairs and move furniture; dust furniture, desks, woodwork, and blinds; replace light bulbs.
• Remove paper, trash, and garbage from assigned areas and place in proper containers for disposal.
• Operate custodial equipment such as buffers, vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, and water extractors; may work in the laundry and operate laundry equipment.
• Patrol grounds around the building; pick up paper, cans, trash, and debris; clean walkways.
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Adhere to the company's safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of business.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting).
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policies, procedures, and data.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Repetitive hand motions; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pulling, and pushing; moving small stacks books, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; prolonged use of computer terminal possible; travel may or may not be required; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.