Elementary Custodian

This position supports Mark Twain Elementary, Wildwood Elementary, and Meredith Hill Elementary.

Perform a wide variety of custodial, building and grounds maintenance and cleaning tasks. Assume responsibility for a specific area of building and grounds. Report any preventative maintenance tasks that need to be done to the Head Custodian.

• Has sole responsibility of the building during designated times.
• Complete work assignments daily and help other workers as necessary.
• Know and execute the building security procedures as needed.
• Support the maintenance of safe and healthy work/play conditions throughout the campus.
• Utilize appropriate energy conservation measures.
• Observe and follow safety and health regulations and District guidelines.
• Maintain excellent communication with the principal or immediate supervisor.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with staff and students.
• Give assistance to and work harmoniously with community groups as needed.
• Operates heating equipment as instructed by superiors.

• Clean all assigned classrooms.
• Vacuum, dust, mop and spot mop when necessary.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets.
• Clean chalkboards/whiteboards, trays and erasers when needed.
• Dust all horizontal surfaces, vents and univents.
• Clean walls and around doors and light switches when necessary.
• Dust lockers, beams, etc., regularly.

• Clean and disinfect fixtures, floors and partitions daily.
• Check and replenish supplies as needed.
• Clean and disinfect shower rooms daily.
• Clean lockers as required.

• Dust mop and wet mop daily and remove scuff marks from walls.
• Clean behind bleachers and clean drinking fountains.
• Perform required inspections of bleachers, playground equipment, and play areas, and complete required inspection forms.

• Empty garbage.
• Clean lunchroom after lunch, including wiping down tables.
• Set up and take down cafeteria tables.
• Clean kitchen area.

• Secure all outside doors and windows at designated times.

• Keep the Head Custodian or Night Lead informed of needed supplies.
• Monitor persons entering the building for night activities; i.e., open and secure designated areas as needed.
• Clean and maintain around outside of the buildings, including flowerbeds, gutters, drains, etc.
• Wash windows.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

A minimum of 6 months of custodial experience.

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Criminal background clearance

Hold a current Grade IV boiler license for gas-fired or oil-fired boiler, if the building utilizes a boiler for the heating system

Excellent safety record

• School board policies and procedures
• Operation and maintenance of electric heating system, if the building utilizes electric heat
• Computer, phone, and e-mail skills at a basic level

• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications, and take instructions from supervisor
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of…