School Custodian: Maintain Clean, Safe Facilities

Salary and Calendar

Salary: $15.69

Calendar: 254

Performs routine custodial work in school facilities; performs related work as required.

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform routine custodial, maintenance, cleaning, and groundskeeping tasks in assigned school buildings and grounds. Additionally, an employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance duties in District facilities. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Head Custodian or Night Supervisor, depending on the school level location;

the custodian also takes direction and suggestions from the building principal and teachers to maintain a team approach. The primary duties of this class are performed in a public‑school building environment and include use of electrically powered cleaning equipment and cleaning substances that may involve related hazards and outdoor work in inclement weather conditions.

• Sweeps and mops floors, including restrooms, classrooms, hallways, offices, multi‑purpose rooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias and food preparation areas, science and computer labs, art rooms, music classrooms, meeting rooms, and related rooms;
• Vacuum carpeted floors; strip and wax floors and shampoo carpets on a regular maintenance schedule;
• Dust and wipe off surfaces, including chalkboards and whiteboards;
• Clean and sanitize restroom areas, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, privacy dividers, walls and floors;
• Maintain supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap;
• Wash walls, windows and surface areas;
• Empty and clean trash containers, including transporting bagged waste to outside trash receptacles;
• Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs;
• Dust and clean air vents;
• Clean and polish mirrors, wood, and other special reflective and decorative surfaces;
• Clean spills, spot‑clean carpets, and remove graffiti as needed;
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment;
• Maintain sufficient inventory of cleaning supplies;
• Assist in moving and setting up furniture and equipment;
• Unload supplies, paper stocks, books, and inventory items;
• Maintain and regulate HVAC systems through regular changing of air filters inside the buildings, report issues;
• Maintain grounds, including sidewalks, parking lots, common areas, and planting areas, by picking up litter and trash, mowing grass, weeding planting areas, and irrigating;
• Perform snow removal duties, including sanding and salting walkways;
• Lock and unlock buildings and check panic bolts to maintain security and prevent vandalism;
• Perform minor maintenance including, but not limited to, changing light bulbs, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, and classroom repairs;
• Set up for and break down after special events;
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.

• Perform other related duties as required.
• May be required to work before or after regular work hours in emergency situations.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools and standard practices of cleaning and maintaining public buildings;
• Preparation, use, and disposal of chemical cleaning agents;
• Appropriate use of cleaning agents for varied surface types;
• Safety procedures when cleaning and moving furniture;
• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of grounds and yard maintenance.

• Follow written and oral instructions and observe department policies and procedures;
• Operate, maintain and perform minor repairs to powered custodial equipment including, but not limited to, vacuums, strippers, waxers, buffers, shampoo cleaners and power washers;
• Operate hand cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, brooms, dust and wet mops, dust pans, and dusters;
• Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs to groundskeeping equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, edgers, weed cutters, irrigation systems, blowers, and related equipment;
• Communicate effectively with the public and other employees;
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be…