ABOUT THE JOB: Under direction, plans, directs, and provides building custodial services at an assigned elementary or other school facility; and performs related work as assigned. 

JOB DUTIES: Plans, oversees, and performs cleaning and minor maintenance work to provide a comfortable, secure, and safe environment at an elementary school or other school facility with similar responsibilities; inspects school grounds and classrooms for proper cleanliness, maintenance, health and safety conditions; reports any concerns to a site administrator; performs appropriate removal and clean-up of organic waste, including human waste; may assist in the containment of some hazardous materials brought on to a school campus; oversees and participates in sweeping, mopping, and waxing floors; vacuums, shampoos, and cleans carpets; cleans and disinfects restrooms including toilets, urinals, basins, and mirrors; dusts and polishes furniture; washes windows, interior and exterior walls; performs minor painting to cover graffiti and badly soiled areas; disposes of trash and cleans grounds areas by picking up litter and cleaning sidewalks and blacktop areas; performs minor building maintenance work, reports the need for major repairs, and enters work orders into a computer; maintains the site custodial information folder and ensures it is accessible and up-to-date; orders custodial supplies and materials; receives and stores supplies and equipment; coordinates and sets up furniture and equipment for special day and evening activities; moves furniture and materials as needed; assists with unloading food service and warehouse deliveries; retrieves, moves, and stores delivered items; trains new and substitute custodians; assists in developing work schedules; may need to respond to emergency calls at the site outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of experience (equivalent to full-time work) in school custodial work.  Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately.  Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….

Knowledge of:  Methods, materials, and equipment used in school custodial work; appropriate techniques for handling, cleaning, and disposing of various types of waste, including protection from bloodborne pathogens.

Ability to:  Perform simple building maintenance and repair work; follow oral and written instructions; keep simple records; operate heating and ventilation equipment; train and direct the work of other custodians; establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, and the public; learn to use a computer to input work orders and maintain documents; handle frequent interruptions and accommodate changing needs; use good judgment in dealing with unusual situations.