Custodian

Job Overview

This is routine custodial work in maintaining the cleanliness of school buildings and surrounding areas.  An employee in this position receives classroom and hands-on training in the use of cleaning tools, equipment and supplies and safety and personal protection necessary to perform custodial work in Loudoun County Public Schools.  There are daytime and evening shifts, though, most custodial staff work in the evening when buildings are not occupied, in addition to cleaning and performing duties necessary to support after hours school functions. During Holidays and extended breaks, custodial employees typically work the daytime shift due to students not being present. Work is also performed on adjacent exterior areas such as mowing grass, plowing snow and trimming bushes.  The employee performs repetitive maintenance duties which are subject to specific procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Cleans and maintains classrooms, bathrooms, offices, and halls including vacuuming floors and carpets, wet mopping floors, emptying trash, dusting, washing walls and windows, cleaning water fountains, and lifting and folding cafeteria and portable tables.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Checks and refills toilet paper, paper towel, and soap dispensers
• Unclogs drains as necessary; changes light bulbs, installs ceiling tiles
• During school breaks, strips and/or scrubs floors, applies floor finish, cleans desks and chairs, cleans carpets and other detailed cleaning
• Performs exterior maintenance duties such as grass mowing, snow plowing, bush trimming, edging, and trash collecting
• Secures the building and activates/deactivates alarm systems on a routine basis
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

     Education

      NA

     Experience

      NA

     Licenses and Certifications

      NA

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate a backpack vacuum, wet/dry vacuum, push mower, snow blower, backpack blower, hedge trimmer, floor scrubbing equipment and buffers
• Ability to shovel snow and rake leaves
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in custodian work including the proper use and care of custodial equipment
• Knowledge of safe and efficient procedures for operating custodial equipment and conducting custodial operations
• Good human relations and communications skills

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or bend, climb a ladder, and may be required to lift up to approximately 50 pounds.  May be exposed to extreme temperatures or other inclement weather, and loud noises.

Essential Personnel

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this position for the Department of Support Services are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.   

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months, 254 days, 8 hours

Salary Level: Scale B/Universal - Non-Exempt Level 1

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

 Internal candidates only for this position