What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian I position at Nelson County Public Schools?
Job Summary: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable and clean place in which to learn, play and develop.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the school building, including the grounds, corridors, classrooms, and restrooms.
This role requires a high level of attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
If you are a motivated and reliable individual who takes pride in their work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the school building, including the grounds, corridors, classrooms, and restrooms.
2. Regulate heating systems to ensure temperatures are suitable for the season and to promote economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
3. Shovel and/or sand walks and steps as necessary.
4. Ensure all exit doors are open and panic bars are functioning properly during school hours.
5. Sweep or vacuum assigned areas daily, dust furniture, and check for any hazards or damage.
6. Assist in cleaning corridors after school each day and during the day when needed.
7. Scrub and disinfect toilet floors daily, clean sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains, and wash windows as needed.
8. Perform yard keeping chores such as grass cutting, trimming, and other tasks to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
9. Keep all floors clean and in good condition, making minor repairs as needed.
10. Report major repairs to the head custodian and/or principal promptly and any damage to school property immediately.
11. Remain on school premises during assigned work hours and non-school hours when authorized and required by the principal.
12. Open and close the building each school day, ensuring all doors and windows are secured, and lights are turned off except for safety reasons.
13. Assist in inventory management, requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed, and conducting general maintenance and upkeep.
14. Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and directed by the principal.
15. Comply with procedures for storing and disposing of trash, rubbish, and waste.
16. Inspect the building regularly, reporting any conditions involving safety and health to the principal or designee.
17. Assist in inspecting fire extinguishers on a scheduled basis and perform other tasks as assigned by the principal or designee.
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's, and perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Evaluation and Terms of Employment: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel. This position is a twelve-month year with 260 days and 2080 hours. Grade 5 salary and work year to be established by the Board.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the school building, including the grounds, corridors, classrooms, and restrooms.
This role requires a high level of attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
If you are a motivated and reliable individual who takes pride in their work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the school building, including the grounds, corridors, classrooms, and restrooms.
2. Regulate heating systems to ensure temperatures are suitable for the season and to promote economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
3. Shovel and/or sand walks and steps as necessary.
4. Ensure all exit doors are open and panic bars are functioning properly during school hours.
5. Sweep or vacuum assigned areas daily, dust furniture, and check for any hazards or damage.
6. Assist in cleaning corridors after school each day and during the day when needed.
7. Scrub and disinfect toilet floors daily, clean sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains, and wash windows as needed.
8. Perform yard keeping chores such as grass cutting, trimming, and other tasks to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
9. Keep all floors clean and in good condition, making minor repairs as needed.
10. Report major repairs to the head custodian and/or principal promptly and any damage to school property immediately.
11. Remain on school premises during assigned work hours and non-school hours when authorized and required by the principal.
12. Open and close the building each school day, ensuring all doors and windows are secured, and lights are turned off except for safety reasons.
13. Assist in inventory management, requisitioning supplies and equipment as needed, and conducting general maintenance and upkeep.
14. Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and directed by the principal.
15. Comply with procedures for storing and disposing of trash, rubbish, and waste.
16. Inspect the building regularly, reporting any conditions involving safety and health to the principal or designee.
17. Assist in inspecting fire extinguishers on a scheduled basis and perform other tasks as assigned by the principal or designee.
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's, and perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Evaluation and Terms of Employment: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel. This position is a twelve-month year with 260 days and 2080 hours. Grade 5 salary and work year to be established by the Board.
