Part-Time Custodian

ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Part-Time Custodian

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school or location

SALARY

Salary Grade 55 plus supplement @ 50%

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal, Head Custodian, or Custodial Foreman

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday; evenings and weekends as necessary

WORK HOURS

20

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

12

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Part-Time Custodian works throughout the district, assisting where needed. The Custodian performs intermediate work in the care and cleaning of school buildings and grounds. The Custodian provides general assistance for relocating furniture, school deliveries, and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment

Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff

Basic ability to read and speak/and understand English

Ability to interact appropriately and courteously with central office personnel, school administration, faculty, staff, and students

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

GED, High School diploma, or some high school or middle school attendance

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as a custodian in a public school setting

Experience working and interacting appropriately with students, teachers, and other school staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Secure the building; take out the trash, clean bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, and the gym

Mop and buff the halls; vacuum in carpeted areas

Clean the cafeteria after school activities

Change lights; fill all paper towel dispensers, and toilet paper dispensers

Clean and dust high and low, clean white boards, wipe clean student desks, empty trash cans

Clean all the bathroom stalls and sinks, fill toilet paper dispensers, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, sweep and mop the floors, and wipe down the walls

Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff, and strip floors; wipe down all the walls

Clean gym, sweep and spot mop, clean water fountains, and clean up after activities

Set up and pick up chairs, clean, sweep, and pick up all trash

Replace lights daily for the inside and outside of the school building

Assist when other custodial staff members are absent

Interact appropriately and courteously with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and central office staff

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Custodian, Principal, or Assistant Principal

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations

Reviewed by: Employee's Signature

Date

A pproval by: Supervisor's Signature

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

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