CUSTODIAN

DEFINITION:              Under the direct supervision of the school principal maintains assigned site(s) by performing routine custodial tasks and semiskilled maintenance tasks according to a prepared work schedule arranged with the school principal. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Buildings

• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes linoleum, concrete, tile and wood floors and vacuums rugs and carpets in offices, nurse’s and faculty rooms, auditoriums and multipurpose rooms, dining rooms, cafeterias, hallways, ramps, and stairways
• Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, hall lockers, and other equipment
• Picks up paper and other refuse on floors and sweeps walks and entrances, an empties and cleans waste containers
• Washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms and shower rooms
• Cleans windows, door glass, and drinking fountains
• Cleans and polishes metal work such as door panels and hand railings
• Lights and turns off room heaters and hot water heaters as needed provided proper training has been provided and competency is established
• Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment
• Replaces light globes, makes minor repairs in the classroom furniture
• Maintains equipment used in maintenance projects and in cleaning of buildings during summer months
• Assists in operation of school heating plant and plumbing maintenance provided proper training has been provided and competency is established
• Assists in painting of board areas not requiring sophisticated training or technical experience
• Repaints over graffiti
• Lock up all entrance doors and gates, code out before leaving at night

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Grounds

• Waters, trims, and fertilizes lawn, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers and assists transplanting, fertilizing, and replanting lawn and shrubs as appropriate
• Operates and maintains power-driven equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, clippers and other grounds maintenance equipment
• Maintains playground areas (back top and lawn)
• Assists with repairs of playground facilities and school grounds and other outdoor structures
• Works soil and removes weeds, undergrowth, and debris from school grounds and landscaped areas with hand tools
• Sweeps walks and driveways and picks up paper and rubbish
• Assists in installation and maintenance of sprinkler system
• Performs other custodial or light maintenance work or minor repairs at assigned site or districtwide as appropriate or assigned.

CUSTODIAN

• Utilizes appropriate safety precautions in the performance of duties to ensure the safety of students and staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Performs such non-related duties, on a temporary basis, as may be required to meet immediate district needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic cleaning and site care strategies
• Proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment
• Appropriate health and safety regulations and safety precautions and procedures

Ability to:

• Lift or transport up to fifty pounds
• Perform a variety of cleaning and basic maintenance work involving use of independent judgment requiring accuracy and efficiency
• Operate basic cleaning and maintenance equipment
• Work effectively with occasional interruptions
• Read, understand and carry out specific instructions
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including students, staff and the public

Training and Experience:

• Previous experience is preferred

Personal Qualities

• Good Health
• Maturity and judgment
• Neat and clean appearance
• Willingness to assume a wide range of responsibilities
• Willingness to learn new semiskilled maintenance techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Independent worker
• Willingness to continuously improve
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Flexible