Reports to:  Principal

Employment:  10 months

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general supervision, the Custodian maintains the cleanliness and appearance of school facilities on a daily basis so that the school sustains a welcoming and healthy environment for students and visitors. Work involves cleaning and disinfecting floors, walls, windows, furniture and fixtures; removing debris and trash from interior and exterior spaces, such as walkways, parking lots, and grassy areas; and assisting other team members in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment. He/she must exercise tact and courtesy in maintaining acceptable relations with students, parents/guardians of students, and school personnel. On a limited basis, the Custodian may perform a variety of other duties to support effective and efficient school operations, such as assisting with the daily lunch service.   

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.
• Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.
• Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.
• Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.
• Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary 
• Replaces burned-out light bulbs.
• Prepares requisition forms to obtain necessary supplies for coming workweek. Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.
• May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday, respectively; may turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.
• May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Some experience in custodial work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, leaf blowers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for medium work.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• General knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in janitorial work.
• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform medium physical work.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

 DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.