Custodian

8 Hour Custodian Position

Days:

195

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR:

Principal/Lead Custodian

APPOINTMENT: 

Custodians shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the Custodial      Supervisor to the Superintendent.                

QUALIFICATIONS:       

1.Shall have a working knowledge of computers.     

2.Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment. 

3.Shall have a high school diploma, GED Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a  G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.                 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:        

Shall have the ability to sit, lift, stoop, any and all body movements as related to the job   description.                   

JOB GOAL:           

To perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings,  locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.                         

GENERAL DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.   
2. Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.   
3. Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school. 
4. Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
5. Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.  
6. Shall react positively to directives.      
7. Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
8. Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
9. Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.   
10. Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. 
11. Shall practice safe work ethics at all times.     
12. Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.                  

SPECIFIC DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:   

1. Shall perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site.  
2. Shall sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas.             
3. Shall spot clean and shampoo carpets.     
4. Shall clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned.        
5. Shall sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned.    
6. Shall spot mop spills and remove gum and debris.    
7. Shall monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage. 
8. Shall clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.   
9. Shall clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals.  
10. Shall clean mirrors, tile and windows.      
11. Shall report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority.   
12. Shall report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.  
13. Shall maintain security of buildings.      
14. Shall report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus.   
15. Shall report infractions or rules to supervisor.     
16. Shall wash windows and walls.      
17. Shall clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners.  
18. Shall assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.    
19. Shall clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.       
20. Shall lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate.    
21. Shall maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines.    
22. Shall turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.  
23. Shall order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.  
24. Shall pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings. 
25. Shall sweep and clean walkways and entrances.     
26. Shall dispose of trash according to established procedures.    
27. Shall wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards. 
28. Shall pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, material and other items. 
29. Shall operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
30. Shall shovel, plow and sand walks and steps as directed.    
31. Shall respond to emergency cleanups such as spills.    
32. Shall maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.  
33. Shall participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.   
34. Shall perform any other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.                          

SALARY:

Commensurate with the school district's Classified Salary Schedule.