CUSTODIAN

Job Description

Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds so that full educational use may be made at all times. All employees of SMSD are expected to act with integrity, support, and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Cleaning

• Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include efficient cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.
  
  

Maintenance and Repair

• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.
  
  

Safety

• Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
  
  

Other

• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive and professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons and exhibit excellent customer service.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, weed eater, and other custodial and maintenance equipment.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Must be willing to be flexible in time schedules

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Work with frequent deadlines

Physical Demands

High physical stamina necessary

Repetitive hand motions

Strenuous walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying (20-50 pounds)

Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and/or scaffolding

Environmental Factors

Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Frequent working alone

Experience

Experience

Experience in custodial work or the willingness to learn

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education/Certification

None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures

Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Ability to follow assigned instructions

Ability to perform physical labor

Team oriented and self-motivated

Neat in appearance

Enjoy children and youth

Bilingual preferred

APPLY TO: Outside applicants - submit online application; District employees - submit letter of interest to the Director of Maintenance and Operations Jaci Phenix, jphenix@staffordmsd.org. GROUP / GRADE: Non-Exempt SALARY: PAY GRADE U01 Minimum 12.00, Midpoint 14.64 DAYS: 230