POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform routine cleaning work in an assigned school; and to do related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Working from a prepared work schedule, sweeps and scrubs, concrete, linoleum, tile, and wood floors;
• Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment; picks up paper and other refuse on grounds;
• Sweeps walks and entrances;
• Washes, scrubs, and disinfects rest rooms;
• Cleans windows, door glass, and drinking fountains;
• Cleans and polishes metal work such as door panels and hand railings;
• Empties and cleans waste containers;
• Maintains equipment used in the course of work;
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards;

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs special custodian work upon request of faculty members;
• Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment, set up rooms for special events;
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Education:      Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:    None required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment.

Ability to:

• Learn to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of duties.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

• Broom, mop, dust mop, dust pan, bucket, scrub brush
• Trash can
• Chemicals such as ammonia and bleach
• Ladder

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:            Indoor and outdoor environment; regular exposure to fumes, and dust and odors.

Physical Abilities:      Standing for extending periods of time, bending at the waist, pushing and pulling cleaning equipment, lifting and moving furniture weighing up to 75 pounds, climbing ladders and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to replace lights in high places.

Hazards:                     Exposure to dust and chemicals such as ammonia and bleach.