HS Custodian - 2nd Shift - M-F

Job Description

King Philip Regional School District – Norfolk, Massachusetts

Position:
Custodian – 2nd Shift (2pm–10pm M-F)

Starting Date:
Immediately

• Perform regular custodial duties in assigned area(s) of building(s) as defined in this job description and the Standards of Productivity.
• Accept instructions from the head custodian/assistant head custodian verbally or in writing.
• Provide services to support curricular and extracurricular events and activities.
• Perform on‑going preventive maintenance and minor repairs on plumbing, custodial equipment, ventilation, building structure, and hardware.
• Maintain inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Restock disposable custodial/maintenance items and provide head custodian/assistant head custodian with inventory usage data.
• Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, furniture, etc. in the building(s).
• Assist visiting members of the public who are utilizing the facilities.
• Maintain work related records and prepare work reports as directed.
• Project a positive image for the School District with his/her team whenever the public, guests, or visitors are in the building.
• Work closely with the head custodian/assistant head custodian and/or the building principal to be prepared for scheduled evening activities and unscheduled events as needed.
• Shovel snow and salt walks as needed.
• Mow lawns and maintain flowers and shrubbery as needed.
• Maintain building and grounds security by opening/closing the building each school day and during special events as directed.
• Work on call as needed at any time for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime, or special needs falling outside of normal working hours.
• Identify and schedule work to be performed during summer, winter and spring breaks.
• Accept other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or his/her designee.

• Check daily activities schedule to see if any special equipment must be set up.
• Perform general clean up – any and all incidents as they arise.
• Remove snow (as needed) from sidewalks. Note that snow should be removed as it falls rather than after it falls. It should be removed to the bare cement.
• Inspect entrances and sidewalks for damage, clutter/dirt, malfunction, or other hazards.
• Vacuum all entrance mats, outside mats, and clean sidewalk up to 10 feet from entrance.
• Wet mop inside of entrances if wet or in bad condition.
• Sweep all stairways.
• Machine vacuum all carpeted surfaces.
• Clip all carpet sprigs as necessary.
• Remove all spots from carpet.
• Extract soiled areas on carpets as needed.
• Remove gum from floors.
• Dust mop and sweep corners of all tiled classrooms and adjacent rooms. Wet mop if needed.
• Spot vacuum all classrooms, offices, and other carpeted areas. Pick up any paper left on the floor.
• Make sure rooms appear orderly.
• Empty all trash cans (rinse or wash if needed).
• Put all trash in dumpsters.
• Remove all marks from walls and lockers nightly.
• Replace defective light bulbs as needed.
• Wash all main entrance windows.
• Thoroughly clean all surfaces in restrooms.
• Clean all drinking fountains.
• Lock all doors as directed by the building principal or his/her designee and lock all outside doors as soon as daily activities are over.
• Close and lock all windows.
• Clean all equipment after use (e.g., mop, buckets, and custodian’s service sink).
• Hang up brooms, dust mops, and wet mops. Do not stand them against the wall.
• Clean and straighten the janitor’s closet.
• Keep shelves and supplies in neat order and stocked with supplies.
• Turn in any items or articles found to the Main Office Lost and Found.
• Check entire area for vandalism and report to the Head Custodian/Assistant Head Custodian.
• Assist other employees with cleanup after large activities.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

• Sweep under all entrance mats (both inside and outside).
• Dust mop and sweep out corners of all the tiled areas that are not covered under daily routines.
• Vacuum all carpets thoroughly in work areas according to schedule.
• Wet mop tiled areas. Wax, if needed.
• Wash all desktops, chairs, and furniture according to schedule.
• Dust everything in rooms and corridors according to schedule.
• Make sure…