CUSTODIAN-HOURLY

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building         operations and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Certification:

1. None specified (high school diploma or GED preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:         

1. Ability to read and understand instructions in English for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
2. Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
3. Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
4. Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
2. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.
5. Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
6. Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by Principal, head Custodian, or Director of Operations.
7. Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
8. Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
9. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
10. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
11. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
12. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
13. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
14. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
15. Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct.
16. Maintain open communication with faculty, peer, and supervisory personnel.
17. Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
18. Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
19. Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
20. Support and follow administrative and board policy.
21. Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
22. Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
23. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Move small stacks of textbooks; media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.

Terms of Employment:

Work year established by the board; salary according to current schedule.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.