Custodial Position

Job Description:

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, and Director of Facilities, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performance Responsibilities:

* Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.

* Clean, sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.

* Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.

* Use and maintain power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, power drain snake, etc.

* Use and maintain grounds equipment and hand tools; tractor, mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, plows, loaders, forklifts, manlift, chainsaw, etc.

* Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.

* Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand operated tools or power equipment.

* Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.

* Change bulbs, ballasts, switches, receptacles. Be familiar with breaker panels and electrical meters.

* Lock and unlock assigned buildings; secure buildings when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows; report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.

* Assist with setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.

* Follow the instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.

* Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools as needed.

Additional Duties:

* Perform minor plumbing repairs, light tree work.

* Perform general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.

* Assist parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.

* Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical and Mental Demands:

* Must be mobile, able to lift, carry, push and pull a maximum of 75 pounds with assistance and 50 pounds independently.

* Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.

* Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch reach/work overhead or horizontally.

* Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

* Must be able to work effectively with others and follow directions.

* Able to work in an environment containing cleaning materials, dust and noise.

* Able to complete all tasks listed in the job description and similar assignments.

* Able to work independently.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED

* Two years of recent full-time custodial experience preferred

Terms of Employment:

* Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day

* 2nd

Shift: 2:30 p.m to 10:30 p.m.

* Day shift for all during school vacations

* Salary and Benefits in accordance with Local 1303 Contract