JOB TITLE: CUSTODIAN

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance           

REPORTS TO: Facilities Coordinator

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; level 1

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

APPROVED ON: xx/xx/2014

SUMMARY: Performs cleaning and maintenance services at assigned school facility to ensure a clean, attractive and safe environment for students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeps buildings, premises and classrooms clean inside and outside
• Provides maintenance to assigned facility
• Maintains all floor surfaces in a clean and safe manner
• Moves furniture for cleaning and sets up for special events
• Does painting and performs minor repairs
• Reports major repair needs to school’s Lead Maintenance/Custodian
• Reports any vandalism or other damage to school property to the supervisor
• Assumes responsibility for securing assigned area(s)
• Cleans and stocks custodial closet
• Runs a variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets
• Cleans chalkboards, pencil sharpeners and empties garbage in classrooms and assigned areas
• Reads labels on chemicals and S.D.S. ( Safety Data Sheets) to ensure safe use, storage and handling of all cleaning and maintenance chemicals
• Cleans, sanitizes and disinfects toilets and restroom floors, as well as locker rooms, showers and drinking fountains
• Dusts and cleans furniture, blinds, windows, facilities and equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate mechanized cleaning equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency: None

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 the 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 required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, twist, bend, stand, walk and operate mechanical controls. The employee may be required to move twenty pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to fifty pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoors and outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures. Exposure to noise, dust, gas and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Contact with employees, students and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.