Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
This position comes with excellent benefits including NH Retirement!
JOB ANALYSIS
The Custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant, and supporting a learning environment that promotes health, attitude and pride of students. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classrooms teachers in set up. The Custodian also serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional, courteous, and helpful nature.
REPORTS TO
Lead Custodian or Designee
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(The following are illustrative of the responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)
- Maintains assigned sectors of a school building(s) and grounds in a clean, orderly and safe condition, following established standards. This shall include, but not be limited to, the following: sweeping, mopping, buffing, scrubbing and refinishing floors; washing windows, glass partitions and mirrors; vacuuming and spot cleaning carpeting; cleaning drinking fountains, sinks and toilets; pickup and disposal of rubbish; changing light bulbs/tubes; cleaning cafeteria tables & chairs; cleanup of spills; dusting; raking & other grounds work in the vicinity of the building (policing the area of debris and raking woodchips back into place in the playground fall zones). Also includes responding to urgent/critical cleaning/maintenance needs. Performs painting to walls, railings, playgrounds and other areas of the schools.
- Assures safety during inclement weather, including shoveling, use of a snowblower, applying salt & sand, providing snow removal from roofs and removing debris from roof drains & downspouts as needed.
- Follows all safety rules & regulations, industry-standard practices and federal/state/city school district policies, as outlined in the LSD Facility Maintenance Plan or provided during training.
- Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to ensure a safe school environment. Ensures security of school buildings and property through proper use of alarm systems and entrances.
- Maintains assigned custodial storage and workspaces in a secure, neat and orderly condition. Properly maintains all cleaning equipment.
- Applies cleaning chemicals according to established procedures.
- Adheres to safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment.
- Helps set up/clean up after and during lunches. Responds to spills as necessary.
- Performs minor repair and maintenance as authorized by district maintenance staff.
- Aids in school event setups.
- Notifies supervisor of building discrepancies (items requiring repair) identified during shift. This also includes improperly operating equipment and supply shortages.
- Performs other duties as assigned related to the primary scope of this position description.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with all District employees, vendors, contactors, and public entities.
- Ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions requiring the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work while responding to interruptions and changing priorities.
- Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction; sound judgment and decision-making capabilities are essential.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
Typically standing or walking.
Lifting light objects (less than 25 pounds).
Lifting heavy objects (more than 25 pounds).
Work is typically performed in an office.
Work is typically performed outdoors.
Work is performed in a noisy place.
Work exposes me to machinery and its moving parts.
Work is performed outdoors regardless of the weather.
Work requires being in high places or working with dangerous machinery and sharp tools.
DEFINITION OF DURATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
(N) NOT REQUIRED
(R) RARELY Activity exists up to 1/8 of the time on the job.
(O) OCCASIONALLY Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time on the job.
(F) FREQUENTLY Activity exists up to 2/3 of the time on the job.
(C) CONSTANTLY Activity exists over 2/3 of the time on the job.
Lift up to 10 lb. N R O F C Twisting N R O F C
Lift 11 to 25 lb. N R O F C Bending N R O F C
Lift 26 to 50 lb. N R O F C Crawling N R O F C
Lift over 50 lb. N R O F C Squatting N R O F C
Kneeling N R O F C
Carry up to 10 lb N R O F C Crouching N R O F C
Carry 11 to 25 lb N R O F C Climbing N R O F C
Carry 26 to 50 lb N R O F C Balancing N R O F C
Carry over 50 lb N R O F C
Work Surface(s)
Reach above shoulder height N R O F C
Reach at shoulder height N R O F C
Reach below shoulder height N R O F C
Push/Pull N R O F C
Hand Manipulation
Grasping N R OF C
Handling N R O F C
Torquing N R O F C
Fingering N R OF C
These physical demands are essential for the job of a school custodian, which involves maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation and safety of school facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Londonderry Custodial Union for additional information.