School Custodian

Job Title

Custodian

School-Based

Classified / Non-Contracted

Non-Exempt

School Principal

200 Days (10 months) / or 235 Days (12 months)

Eighth grade education. High school diploma or GED preferred.

None required

Knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices of building and grounds work; ability to operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment, including auto scrubbers and burnish machine; uses personal protective equipment and other safety tools and practices; monitors building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment; possesses a basic knowledge of emergency response procedures. Must be consistently professional and ethical, respect confidentiality and integrity, take and follow directions.

Good organizational, delegation, and motivational skills. Works cooperatively with others, and can establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Must possess knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations. Must have a solid knowledge of the utilization and care of materials and equipment used in the performance of responsibilities.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

This position is responsible for performing manual tasks concerned with general housekeeping, sanitation, and appearance of the school plant. Under general supervision, performs building cleaning and facilities maintenance work in schools and administrative buildings. The work involves varied building cleaning duties and related facilities and grounds maintenance work.

• Has a positive attitude toward job and customer service. Dresses appropriately for a school setting.
• Cleans and maintains a variety of other surfaces such as ceilings, chalkboards, counters, tables, tops, lockers, etc.
• Complies with all regulatory mandates.
• Works independently, organizes, and uses time effectively. Can work effectively with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances, shows initiative.
• Assists school staff by making deliveries to classrooms, moving furniture and other heavy objects between rooms, and performing other manual or strenuous tasks.
• Responsible for the overall condition of the building and grounds.
• Safely works with cleaning chemicals and refuse in compliance with all required regulations.
• Orders and maintains building supplies and maintenance of supply budget.
• Operates power mower in cutting lawns and cleans up rubbish from grounds and adjacent areas.
• Operates all cleaning equipment to include basic tools for maintenance such as ladders, tools, etc.
• Dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, scrubs, buffs, and cleans floors, carpets, hallways, classrooms, locker rooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, large group rooms, and office space.
• Cleans and washes walls, light fixtures, blinds, windows, restrooms, clinic, water fountains, and vacuums hallways. Replaces light bulbs.
• Responsible for appropriately opening and/or closing buildings according to district protocols.
• Works within the procedures and systems in the school community.
• Performs other duties assigned or required by supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.

Occasional overtime or night work required. Sufficient physical strength and ability to lift and move heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and to perform manual labor. The nature of work is repetitive and could require sustained physical effort and involves some heavy work in moving or lifting furniture and equipment with some exposure to accident and injury hazards and disagreeable elements. Employees who possess the appropriate certificate may be assigned responsibility for checking or operating heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment.

Employees in these classes are considered.

Date Established: 12/2008

Date(s) Revised: 06/2023

This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee…