Building Custodian II

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Performs custodial maintenance and cleaning within the school building;
Supervises the work of others assigned to the custodial staff at the school;
Serves as the Head Custodian in an elementary school or may serve as lead custodian for the supervision of evening shift at a middle or high school

• Performs work necessary to maintain the building and ground in an acceptable condition
• Prioritizes and assigns work for self and other custodial staff
• Instructs custodial staff in the proper use of supplies and equipment
• Cleans light fixtures, windows, walls, furniture, blinds, bleachers and stadium
• Utilizes various equipment for scrubbing, buffing and waxing floors
• Prepares for and cleans up after events scheduled in the school building during the day and/or at night
• Operates carpet cleaning and maintenance equipment
• Performs all procedures involved in: (a) shutting off the electrical power, water, and gas main to the building, (b) Igniting pilot light on kitchen appliances and the boiler
• Leads other custodial staff in the absence of the Building Custodian III at the middle or high school level
• Orders and maintains an adequate inventory
• Performs minor repairs as may be required Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

None required

Minimum of 2 years of custodial experience required

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, supplies, and appropriate use of supplies and equipment
• Ability to operate various equipment used for cleaning floors and carpets
• Ability to operate heating and ventilating equipment
• Ability to lead other custodial staff as assigned
• Must be able to understand and follow directions both written and verbal

• Regular exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness, and/or humidity

• Typically requires climbing ladders; pushing and/or pulling
• Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate equipment used to clean floors and carpets
• Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull in excess of 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand, crouch, and climb to use ladders and perform various types of manual labor