DVE Custodian

Day Custodian – Building

Starting Date: Immediately

Supervisor: Facilities Manager

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Work Year: Year Round

Summary of

Job Description:

Perform housekeeping services to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff. Maintain an attractive appearance for all buildings and grounds (e.g. grounds, walks, windows, etc.).

• Inspect with a checklist; report needed repairs and complete minor maintenance such as:
  • Morning grounds and school inspection for general conditions, site safety and possible hazards
  • Playground safety inspection
  • Monitor central plant, boilers – maintain logbook and report unacceptable variations
  • Maintain proper Material Safety Data Sheet book for all chemical cleaning chemicals in the building
  • Help facilities and grounds personnel when required
  • Maintain custodial closets, equipment and supplies in an orderly manner
  • Submit cleaning supply and lamp orders
  • Install and/or relocate marker boards, pencil sharpeners, shelves, maps, pictures
  • Purchase and install chair glides, table feet, etc.
  • Change lamps, diffusers, switch/cover plates, burned out bulbs
  • Repair lockers and locker locks
  • Manage, store, move and repair furniture and equipment
  • Minor plumbing repairs to sinks, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains
  • Minor carpet, tile and cove base repairs
  • Tighten lock and door hardware as needed
  • Plunge/auger toilets and drains
  • Clean and complete minor repairs on custodial equipment
  • Police grounds and report landscaping issues
  • Replace ceiling tiles
  • Complete painting projects
  • Inspect AED units
• Process daily work orders.
• Set up and take down cafeteria equipment and clean up lunch.
• Clean school classrooms, doors, windows, chalkboards/whiteboards, trays, floors, counters, and empty and reline wastebaskets.
• Clear walkways of snow and ice using appropriate measures (e.g. salting, chipping ice, shoveling or plowing).
• Establish and maintain effective communication with students, staff, and the public.
• Mop or buff hallways, offices, gymnasiums, cafeterias, classrooms, and other areas according to an established schedule.
• Clean building offices and lounges according to an established schedule.
• Clean and disinfect all building restrooms according to an established schedule.
• Identify and utilize correct cleaning materials as directed by supervisor.
• Dust mop or vacuum gymnasium floors according to an established schedule; after activities, clean and push back bleachers.
• Complete cleaning tasks and special projects after special events and during vacation periods.
• Clean areas in accordance with schedule, including but not limited to:
  • Wash all painted wall surfaces
  • Wash all lockers inside and outside
  • Wash all shelves, counter tops, cabinet doors, sinks
  • Wash all classroom doors or door jambs, window sills
  • Wash windows inside and outside
  • Clean traps and drains and add water/enzymes
  • Remove and wash light fixture covers and tubes
  • Clean inside teacher office area
  • Wash window blinds with soap and water
  • Shampoo carpets
  • Strip wax from tile areas, re-wax and buff
  • Wash all trash cans
  • Refinish gymnasium floors
  • Assist in school and district-wide cleaning functions and special requirements
  • Use proper procedures and chemicals to clean bio-hazards
  • Set up and tear down and clean after special events; may require moving and rearranging furniture and other items.
• Complete all work tasks in a safe manner.
• Assist building staff during fire drills or emergencies; perform other duties assigned by the Building Principal or the Facilities Director.
• Security and needs for after school/night events.
• Demonstrate commitment to build and maintain a safe, fair and respectful working and learning environment that honors the cultural diversity of students and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred or job-related experience.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to perform all job functions.
• Willingness to follow directions.
• Ability to read and speak limited English.

• Climbing.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• Exposure to bodily fluids.
• Exposure to electrical shock.
• Exposure to weather.
• Far acuity.
• Field of vision.
• Fingering.
• Hearing.
• Heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs.).
• Kneeling.
• Near acuity.
• Reaching.
• Smelling.
• Stooping.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.65 to $30.46 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kendra Carpenter, Principal
• Dillon Valley Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: kendra.carpenter