Job Title : Assistant Custodian

Reports to (Title) : Principal

Terms of Employment :

Grade : 7

Range : $13.36 - $25.00 per hour based on full-time job-alike work experience

Hours per day : 8

Days per year : 230

Type of position : Full-time

Full-time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

General Summary : Under general supervision of the head custodian, is responsible for the landscape of the institution’s campus and maintaining the cleanliness of its facilities.

Conducts a wide variety of grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, and general equipment repair duties. Supervises subordinate housekeeping staff as assigned. Essential Functions :

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
• Effectively interacts, communicates and collaborates with all co-workers, students, teachers, supervisors and other stakeholders.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive, and productive working and learning environment.
• Maintains a neat and well landscaped campus which involves such duties as cutting and edging grass, laying pine straw around trees and shrubs, fertilizing lawns and plants, pruning shrubs, applying water to plants as needed, removing trash and debris, raking leaves, planting flowers, etc.
• Conducts general building maintenance which involves such duties as repairing lights, doors, commodes, sinks, ceiling tiles, security and fire systems, etc.
• Cleans heating and air conditioning unit ducts as needed.
• Attends district-wide asbestos awareness training and participates in local facility asbestos awareness activities.
• Repairs equipment and furniture as assigned such as vending machines, ice machines, dish washers, etc.
• Assembles furniture as requested; moves furniture as needed.
• Reports major repair and safety needs to the Head Custodian.
• Knows the locations of all electrical, gas and water cut-off locations throughout all facilities.
• Assists with maintaining motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing.
• Cleans indoor areas involving such duties as sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing floors, cleaning tables, vacuuming, cleaning carpet, etc.
• Assists in requisitioning supplies and materials as needed to perform duties of the entire housekeeping staff.
• Assists in opening and closing of the building daily, as work schedule dictates.
• Maintains parking lots involving such duties as removing debris, painting lines, etc.
• Maintains all grounds equipment involving such duties as cleaning, sharpening and replacing blades, changing engine oil, spark plugs, air filters, belts, pulleys, tires, wheels, etc.
• Supervises the work of housekeepers as assigned providing guidance and training, coordinating work, scheduling and reviewing work, and ensuring adherence to schedules.
• Maintains files and records of equipment, inventory, reports, data sheets, inspections, work calendar, and auction equipment.
• Maintains MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) sheets on all products used on the local work site and assists in providing annual training to the housekeeping staff.
• Assists cafeteria workers with heavy lifting, loading and unloading food items, supplies, and trash.
• Assists in checking the water supply system daily to determine proper functioning.
• Assumes responsibility for compliance with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, debris and waste.
• Operates maintenance equipment such as tractor, mowers, weed eaters and edgers, buffers, power tools, etc.
• Utilizes various cleaning supplies, hand tools, and landscaping agents.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, tools, and equipment.
• Effectively uses personal technology devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication, as appropriate.
• Operates general office equipment as needed.
• Wears required safety goggles, gloves, non-slip shoes and other protective equipment as needed based on the nature of assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Education / Work Experience :

• High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of six months of experience in building and grounds maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Knowledge / Skills : Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge of the practices, policies, methods, materials, tools, equipment and supplies used within grounds and building maintenance activities.

Knowledge of the occupational and safety precautions of the trade, including the proper mixing of various chemicals. Knowledge of proper and safe use of equipment, tools and materials necessary for assignment completion.

Knowledge of cleaning methods, procedures, materials and supplies, and general maintenance repairs. Knowledge of responsibilities of the effective supervision of subordinate housekeepers.

Ability to anticipate work to be completed and complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, colleagues and all other stakeholders involved in the activities of the job.

Working Conditions : Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to discomforting environmental conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, electrical hazards, dusts and wetness.

Frequent contact with strong cleaning agents. Moderately heavy physical exertion is frequently required to lift and move objects weighing up to 150 pounds.

Mechanical devices should be used for objects weighing over 50 pounds. Routine travel is required; no overnight travel is required.

Responsibility : Supervisory responsibilities for housekeeping staff as assigned. Responsible for addressing and / or reporting malfunctions in equipment and all safety issues. Evaluation :

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the school board’s policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Disclaimer Statement :

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned / required.

Last updated : 2024-05-20