2nd Shift Custodian

Job Title: 2nd Shift Building Custodian

Reports to: Director of Transportation & Operations

• Performs all cleaning duties for the building; including cleaning restrooms, showers, vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets, extracting carpets, sweeping and cleaning steps, washing windows inside and out, cleaning woodwork, telephones, doors, knobs, metal frames, student and teacher desks, lunch tables, dusting, washing and waxing floors, collecting and dumping trash and recycle in garbage and recycle dumpsters daily. Checks and fills paper towel and soap dispensers daily, keeps parking lots and grounds free of debris, etc.
• Sets up and tears down rooms and gymnasium for programs and events as requested or assigned.
• Responds appropriately to emergency building needs to prevent additional damage to building (roof leaks, broken water lines, etc.).
• Corrects immediate safety concerns within building and/or on grounds and reports them to the Lead Custodian or the Director of Operations.
• Changes light bulbs and cleans fixtures as needed or assigned.
• Identifies building deficiencies and develops work orders for building or grounds repairs as soon as possible and turns them in to the Lead Custodian.
• Performs minor routine maintenance on custodial equipment as assigned to assure it remains in efficient working order.
• Assists with weekly maintenance on playgrounds as assigned by raking wood chips, clearing asphalt and grass, filling low areas around equipment, performing periodic inspections, and reporting any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Performs and/or assists with the refinishing of gym floors.
• Assists with snow removal of all building entrances, exits, steps, and other areas assigned. Snow is to be removed at least 15 feet out from all entrances and exits.
• Applies ice melt and sand to maintain slip and fall protection on all sidewalks and steps on assigned building sites.
• Mows, trims weeds and bushes as assigned.
• Secures building after hours or in an emergency lockdown situation.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Maintains good hygiene and appropriate appearance.
• Assists with the district’s efforts on energy management and identifies areas of potential savings, such as turning off lights.
• Adapts to work a shift schedule other than regularly assigned at the request of the Director of Operations and/or Lead Custodian: summer hours, early out days, holidays, etc.
• Continually demonstrates professional respect toward co‑workers, staff members, students, parents and community members and resolves differences calmly and professionally.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, cooperativeness and teamwork.
• Follows rules, duties, and assigned work from the Lead Custodian, Director of Operations, and/or School Administrator.
• Accepts constructive criticism and demonstrates a willingness to improve skills, efficiency, professionalism, and cleanliness of the building environment.
• Adheres to break and lunch schedules and returns to work promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate and maintain floor scrubbers, burnishes, swing machines, carpet extractors, wet & dry vacuums, touchless restroom cleaning machines, and other related equipment.
• Prioritizes daily task lists and assignments; reports unfinished tasks to the Lead Custodian.
• Reads and interprets instructions related to equipment repair and maintenance.
• Makes independent decisions based on proven cleaning methods.
• Communicates effectively.
• Knows current cleaning chemicals, uses them appropriately and at recommended concentration.
• Climbs ladders and scaffolding as required.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment for specific tasks.
• Attends safety meetings, including Right to Know, Asbestos Awareness, and Blood Borne Pathogens training.
• Physically capable of shoveling snow, operating lawnmowers, snow blowers, weed trimming equipment for maintaining entrances, exits and grounds as directed.
• Maintains composure under stress, disagreements, or emergencies.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Holder of a valid driver’s license.

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