Custodian , Night Shift

Custodian I, Night Shift

Performs general housekeeping and cleaning duties in assigned areas. Takes direction from building administrator(s), department director(s) and/or head/lead custodian. Interacts with students, staff, and the public during and after the school day. Monitors the building for health and safety issues and reports concerns to supervisor/principal/head or lead custodian. Maintains security of the building while on shift. Reports and responds to maintenance, safety and repair concerns as directed by building administrator(s), department director(s) and/or head/lead custodian.

An employee hired for this assignment may perform all or some of the responsibilities defined below:

• Provide for the routine cleaning, maintenance and refinishing of hard floor surfaces such as vinyl tile, VAT/VCT, Terrazzo, aggregate, synthetic or maple floors; provide for the routine vacuuming, spot cleaning, maintenance, and repair of carpet and walk-off mats to include the periodic extraction, shampooing and treatment of carpet
• Provide for the routine cleaning and sanitation of restrooms, shower rooms, kitchens, cafeterias, classroom sinks, staff lounges and concession areas including, but not limited to; counters, partitions, dispensers, cupboards, sinks, lavatory fixtures, faucets, drinking fountains, showers, mirrors, walls, floors, ceilings, writing boards light fixtures, etc..; fill, replace/repair tissue, towel and soap dispensers.; clean and sanitize drinking fountains and dispensers
• Replace and maintain light fixtures; practice proper recycle and/or destruction techniques for bulbs
• Provide for the routine cleaning, dusting and maintenance of assigned classrooms, offices, health rooms, corridors, mechanical rooms, access areas, and other areas of assignment including, but not limited to; lights and fixtures, white boards, furnishings, waste containers, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, etc.
• Provide for the setup and removal of furniture requirements for special events; monitor and replenish supplies needed during special events
• Clean and maintain classroom and office furniture; provide for the repair of furniture, including but not limited to; desk and chair tops, seats, backs, floor glides, etc.; move and relocate desks, chairs, risers and other furniture as assigned
• Clean and maintain all custodial equipment after each use; perform minor repairs as needed
• Use a wide variety of hand and power tools including, but not limited to; brooms, mops, squeegees, brushes, etc.; efficiently operate and maintain mechanized equipment including, but not limited to; carpet extractors, shampoo equipment, buffers, vacuums, pressure washers, etc.
• Provide for site security through visual and physical inspection of doors, windows and hatches
• Assist in the periodic replacement of heating and ventilation filters, and visual inspection of belts; assist in the ordering of replacement filters as needed
• Report all defective and damaged equipment to head/lead custodian, building administrator and/or department director as needed
• Responsible for the safe and effective application of floor strippers, disinfectants, finishes, cleaning chemicals, treatments, etc.; read and follow manufacturer's directions for application and use of chemicals, etc.
• Inspect playgrounds, parking lots and report safety concerns to head/lead custodian, building administrator and/or department director as needed
• Service refuse containers outside the building
• Maintain exterior walkways, keeping them clear of snow, ice, and debris
• Remain on-call for snow removal during winter months and responds to emergencies as directed by the department director(s)
• Use industrial chemicals, solvents and cleaners in a safe and effective manner in compliance with OSHA/WISHA safety standards
• Support and facilitate the moving of furniture including, but not limited to; desks, tables, chairs, shelves, cabinets, etc.
• Build and repair furniture, and other warehouse surplus items, as assigned
• Participate as an effective, contributing member of the District's maintenance and operations team
• Perform other duties as required

Each of the positions in the Maintenance and Operations Department serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assist or is assigned to tasks in other trades within the classification.

Knowledge of:
Service, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment, safe equipment operation procedures, safe and efficient storage requirements, safe stacking procedures, codes and safe practices for storage in fire protected areas, district programs and procedures, and proper lifting techniques; basic computer skills including, but not limited to; e-mail, internet, etc.

Ability to:
Repair and adjust equipment; provide safety inspection, preventative maintenance and repair to playground toys and equipment; operate and maintain mechanized equipment of the trade to include snow blowers, cleaning equipment, etc.; conduct accurate inventory of products and supplies; estimate product and…