Building Operator; Custodian), Smith Elementary School

Position: Building Operator (Custodian), Smith Elementary School

Building Operator (Custodian), Smith Elementary School

Job Title: Elementary School Building Operator
Department: Building Operations Department
Reports to: Director of Building Operations
Salary: Days per year: 260 | Wage:
Minimum $14.25, Mid $16.77 (Nonexempt, Pay Grade: Aux
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Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Building Operations and/or school-based administrator, the Building Operator cleans and maintains offices, halls, classrooms and similar areas in a school building. The operator follows district-trained cleaning procedures, supervises assigned staff, and maintains custodial standards to create a safe, clean, and efficient building environment. All employees are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate respectfully, and champion the needs of students while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Effective communication in English
• Minimum 5 years of job‑related experience, including at least 3 years supervising staff

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Comprehension of verbal and written instructions in English
• Knowledge of routine custodial practices, chemicals, and materials used in cleaning
• Basic repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
• Personnel management
• Effective planning and organizational skills

Major Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise assigned staff in daily cleaning procedures and projects
• Conduct building inspections and correct quality problems
• Unlock facilities and prepare for daily activities; perform policy grounds tasks
• Sweep sidewalks, patios, and entrances; lower and raise cafeteria tables
• Oversee cafeteria set‑up and clean‑up; remove facility trash and re‑line cans
• Monitor hallways and restrooms every 1½–2 hours, replenishing dispensers as needed
• Order supplies and maintain inventory control
• Caring for carpet and hard surface floors; maintain equipment cleanliness and operability

Related Duties

• Dust vents, ledges, shelves, and horizontal surfaces
• Wet‑wipe walls, tables, desks, chalkboards/trays, glass
• Disinfect restroom fixtures and floors
• Polish chrome fixtures; disinfect public phones and fountains
• Move furniture and perform project cleaning; empty pencil sharpeners
• Remove carpet spots and complete general custodial duties as assigned by supervisor
• Respond to emergencies or crisis situations in the district

Equipment Used

Vacuum cleaner, broom, dust mop, wet mop, bucket, wringer, spray bottles, high duster, cart, small hand tools, automatic floor machine and extractor.

Audio/Visual Demands

• Average hearing
• Corrected 20/20 vision
• Good depth perception
• Ability to distinguish between colors

Personal Protective Equipment

• Rubber gloves, goggles, and apron when mixing chemicals; back support belts when lifting, if available

Working Conditions

Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying; work inside and outside on slippery or uneven surfaces, using ladders; work alone and with team members. Daily chemical use in extreme weather conditions with and without air conditioning. Overtime as required.

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