Custodian

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Custodian

FLSA: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required lifting from/to overhead and moving of parts, supplies, boxes and equipment (up to 65lbs).
• Requires ambulating, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, holding, stooping, sitting, standing, and wlaking.
• Requires pushing/pulling (up to 55lbs pressure).
• Ability to read and comprehend district policies, operating manuals, reference materials, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to work around dust, fumes, and other exposures related to job.
• Must not present a risk of injury to self or others.

REPORTS TO: Site Principal (when school is in session) / Director of Operations (when school is not in session)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month employment (261 days).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Follow work schedule as written or directed.

• Perform floor care on all types of floors such as carpet, tile, and cement floors which includes but is not limited to vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, waxing, and sanitizing.

• Clean and dust furniture, cabinets and fixtures in assigned areas.

• Clean doors, windows, sills and walls in classrooms, at entrances, exits, and other locations of assigned areas.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, toilets, washbasins, mirrors and drinking fountains, and fill towel and soap dispensers.

• Clean marker/chalk boards and erasers.

• Empty and clean trash receptacles.

• Drive district vehicles as required.

• Report vandalism, damage, and items needing repair to proper authority.

• Lock and unlock offices, classrooms, and other assigned areas responsible for security on your shift.

• Replace defective light bulbs in overhead fixtures and other locations if directed.

• Operate all cleaning equipment and machinery according to manufacture safety standards and procedures.

• Always read MSDS sheets and use proper precautions when handling chemicals.

• Participate in periodic evaluations of performance.

• Daily inspection, care, and maintenance of all cleaning equipment as assigned.

• Perform other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish essential job functions as directed by the appropriate administrator(s).

• Follow all district safety procedures.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and assist in room set-up when needed. This includes, but is not limited to: taking tables, chairs, VCR's, monitors, screens, and any additional equipment requested to appropriate areas.
• Perform routine maintenance including painting, carpentry, and plumbing when assigned.
• Apply knowledge of Hazardous Waste Procedures when handling this type of waste.
• Promote energy conservation by turning off lighting and adjusting thermostats when appropriate.
• Promote a positive professional image.
• Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the appropriate administrator(s).