Custodian​/Grounds

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Custodian / Grounds

Department: School Site

Classification: Classified

Supervised by: Superintendent or Designee

Work Year: 260 Days or Assigned by Superintendent

Job Purpose Statement:

The position of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility; providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure and maintaining grounds and athletic facilities. Employees classified as Custodian are usually assigned to work during evening hours but may be required to work other schedules. These employees do not supervise others.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in building maintenance preferred
• Training in asbestos identification and BBP training

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Ability to approach others in a tactful manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction, take responsibility for own actions, and commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Ability to perform basic cleaning and maintenance operations.

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events (i.e., regular school, community education, special events).
• Cleans school facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, wastebaskets, gym cafetorium, and other areas as directed by principal or head custodian) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of distributing the materials to the appropriate parties.
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.
• Informs principal, supervisor, other site personnel and students for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss and liability and ensuring safety at work site (i.e., unlock & lock doors, secure gates, check windows, turn lights off/on; operate heating plant and equipment).
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Repairs furniture, equipment and minor building damage for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Maintains ice & snow free access to the building.
• Requests equipment and supplies through the principal or supervisor for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to properly maintain facilities.
• Maintains grounds and operates equipment as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to comprehend, interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the general public.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to make accurate mathematical computations or…