Custodian

CUSTODIAN

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, maintain an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility for students, staff, and the public by performing a variety of cleaning and custodial maintenance duties in assigned buildings and facilities. Provide equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events. Minimize property damage, loss, and liability exposure.

• Clean and disinfect classrooms, shops, cafeterias, gymnasiums, offices, and related facilities; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove gum, debris, and graffiti as needed.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, restroom facilities, and locker rooms including sinks, toilets, and urinals; fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper, and other items; clean mirrors, tile, and windows; unclog drains and toilets.
• Sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax, and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops, and other work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Perform general outside cleanup and maintenance for the purpose of keeping school sites and buildings safe and clean, such as pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways, and areas adjacent to school facilities; remove and dispose of banners and posters; sweep, wash, or power wash concrete surfaces.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment used in the cleaning and maintenance of school and district facilities, such as vacuums, mops, floor buffers and strippers, wet dry vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, power washers, blowers, small hand and power tools, and other equipment as assigned.
• Inspect school facilities to ensure that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identify necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns by taking appropriate action to resolve issues and maintain a functioning educational environment.
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.
• Unlock or lock doors and gates as appropriate, assuring facilities are properly secured; raise or lower flags, storing as necessary; perform security check on facilities; set alarms.
• Participate in facilitating the use of school facilities; prepare classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings; set up and arrange chairs, tables, and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean-up of furniture, equipment, and debris following these events.
• Provide assistance to maintenance staff as needed by making first-level, non-technical repairs, such as replacing lights, adjusting shades or blinds, and assembling or adjusting chairs or furniture.
• Participate in thorough cleaning and restoration of district facilities during school recess periods.
• Communicate with District personnel, through written or electronic means, to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Maintain custodial equipment in clean, safe, and operative condition.
• Receive, store, and distribute instructional supplies, custodial supplies, furniture, and equipment as necessary.
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities through written or electronic means.
• Operate a motorized maintenance cart to conduct work.
• Participate in ongoing trainings and staff development.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of proper methods, techniques, materials, cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment commonly used in modern custodial and general maintenance work; operation of mechanical equipment commonly found in public schools; appropriate health and safety regulations, safety precautions, and procedures; proper wear and usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies; operation of motorized maintenance cart; district and site policies, procedures, and objectives of assigned program and activities;

basic math skills such as using calculations, fractions, percentages, and ratios; record-keeping techniques; oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills; proper lifting techniques; interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Abilities to learn the schedules, procedures, and full use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work; operate a variety of related tools and equipment; maintain tools and equipment in a clean, orderly, and working condition; observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair; properly wear and use PPE; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work independently with little direction;

maintain work pace and accuracy to meet schedules and time lines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; respond appropriately to feedback,…