Performs custodial, grounds cleanup, and light maintenance of school site classroom, multiuse, office, or related facilities.

Distinguishing Career Features:

The Custodian is a service level position. Within this classification, opportunities exist - all offered with a supplemental stipend - to serve as part of a special team (e.g., floor crew) either assisting the custodial supervisor in coordination of the daily operations of the school plant or work off-hour shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Cleans, dusts, and disinfects restrooms including floors, stalls, toilets, urinals, and fixtures. Removes trash and waste. Cleans trash receptacles and replaces liners. Replenishes soap and towel dispensers.

* Cleans public entry and use areas including, but not limited to hallways, stairways, and meeting rooms. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, door handles, and door push plates. Sweeps and mops hard floors and baseboards, spot cleaning as necessary and wet mopping on a regularly scheduled basis. Vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas.

* Performs regularly scheduled cleaning of classroom, laboratory, and office areas including, but not limited to furniture, fixtures, pencil sharpeners, boards.

* Maintains safe and clean walkway and grounds surrounding the area of assignment. Picks up litter. Empties and cleans outdoor trash and smoking urns.

* On a regular schedule, cleans and washes desks, tables, counters, furniture and fixtures, inside/outside walls and ceilings, mirrors, ledges, bookshelves, and other related items. Periodically oils or polishes woodwork, paneling, wood furniture, and metal fixtures.

* Rearranges, moves, and sets furniture and equipment in place, according to established instructions and seating arrangements. Participates with others to assemble furniture, removing from and properly disposing of packaging materials.

* Participates in set up and take down of seating and equipment for events, including theater, stadium, and gymnasium use. Sets up special equipment such as barriers, benches, bleachers, floor mats, tables, chairs, and other equipment for school functions. Performs the daily set up and cleaning of the cafeteria and kitchen following student meals.

* Secures internal and external entry and exit doors, ensuring that windows and lights are locked and off.

* Ensures that secondary containers for cleaning and other products are properly labeled. Ensures that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for assigned area(s) are up to date.

* Inspects equipment used on a regular basis for function and required servicing. Makes minor repairs and arranges for complex repairs.

* Documents work activities, inspections, unanticipated occurrences, and MSD sheets.

* Performs other duties as assigned that support the objectives of the position.

Knowledge and Skills:

Requires a basic knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial care and routine facilities maintenance. Must have a basic knowledge of work hazards and safe work techniques, including lifting procedures. Requires some knowledge of chemical reactions and proper safety precautions for use. Requires basic knowledge of building and plumbing repairs. Requires sufficient reading and writing ability to read work instructions and document work activity onto standardized forms. Requires good communication and sufficient human relations skills to exercise courtesy when dealing with others. Must be able to make decisions and Respond to emergencies as needed.

Abilities:

Requires the ability to perform all essential duties of the position with general supervision and prioritize tasks in the order of their importance. Must be able to observe all safety precautions and procedures. Must be able to operate and maintain tools and equipment. Requires the ability to perform routine maintenance tasks and to determine when to refer more complex maintenance requirements to a supervisor. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and read MSD sheets. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively. Must be able to learn and apply school district policies and procedures within a reasonable period of time. Must be able to obtain materials awareness and bloodborne pathogens exposure training within a reasonable period of time. May require the ability to perform work assignments on varying shifts. Must be able to communicate effectively with principals, teachers, and staff.

Physical Abilities:

Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors and outdoors engaged in work of primarily an active nature. Requires the ability to maintain cardiovascular fitness to engage in strenuous physical labor. Requires near visual acuity to write, to read directions and product labels, and to observe environmental conditions. Requires sufficient hearing and speech for ordinary communication, to hear sound prompts from equipment, and to determine if equipment is functioning properly. Requires manual and finger dexterity to write and to clean and make minor repairs. Requires the ability to lift (from overhead, waist and floor levels, max. 75 lbs.), carry (max. 75 lbs.), push, pull, bend, squat, reach (from low, level, and overhead), and twist and turn head and trunk to clean and to remove trash, move furniture and equipment. Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Requires the ability to pass a physical examination verifying readiness for work and ability to comply with physical requirements.

Education and Experience:

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and 1 year custodial experience.