Position Description

 

POSITION TITLE:           Custodian

 

FLSA:                              Non-exempt

 

QUALIFICATIONS:                         

• High School diploma or G.E.D. 
• Ability to perform the essential job functions
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective grooming skills
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
• Ability to push / pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently

 

REPORTS TO:  Head Custodian of building. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 55 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
2. Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters).  Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
3. Wash windows and sills (door glass).
4. Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables-minimum of 55 lbs.).
5. Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.
6. Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility schedules.
7. Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
8. Must be able to up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
9. Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
10. Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate.

 

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
2. Submit all data and information as requested.
3. Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication.
4. Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
5. Complete requested paperwork.