Custodian - Full Time (12 Month)

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Custodian - Full Time (12 Month)

FLSA: Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Ability to perform the essential job functions

Ability to follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must work in a hot, humid environment

Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short periods

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities and Maintenance; Building Principals; Superintendent

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.

Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.

Wash windows and sills (door glass).

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.).

Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian.

Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility schedules.

Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.

Must be able to up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.

Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.

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:

Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.

Reports to work at scheduled time, appropriately groomed.

Adheres to all school district rules & building rules & regulations.

Participates in meetings, training sessions & seminars as scheduled.

Completes other tasks as assigned.