Custodian - Part time Evenings

Overview

Custodian - Part time Evenings at Indianapolis Public Schools

Summary:

To maintain the school building facility and property in such a state of operating excellence that presents safety and neatness without problems or interruptions to the educational program.

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, drives, and play areas neat/clean at all times.
• Keep building secure at all times ensuring doors are locked accordingly.
• Sweep, dry mop, wet mop, or vacuum all instructional and non-instructional spaces that are in daily use including classrooms, offices, libraries, etc. on a daily basis.
• Remove stains daily from carpet in assigned area.
• Dust furniture, window sills and anywhere necessary in assigned area.
• Clean desktops and boards, remove trash, and empty pencil sharpeners in assigned area.
• Clean corridors each day and during the days when condition requires it in assigned area.
• Check and clean all drinking fountains daily in assigned area.
• Scrub, hose, and disinfect restroom floors and clean all restroom fixtures, such as urinal, bowls, stalls, sinks, mirrors and walls, daily in assigned area.
• Check and refill all dispensers, such as soap, hand towel, and toilet paper in assigned area.
• Check and replace light bulbs and/or ballasts as needed.
• Unload and check deliveries as assigned.
• Help move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal or director.
• Make minor building repairs as assigned by supervisor.
• Report major repairs needed promptly to the head custodian.
• Report any damage to school property immediately to the principal.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Wash windows inside and out twice each year and more frequently if necessary and as assigned.
• Be available for extra night or weekend duties such as athletic events or meetings.
• Remove snow/ice from entrances, walks, bus loading and parking areas and sand as necessary.
• Participate in training programs as assigned.

None.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent. Experience with custodial/maintenance duties strongly desired.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, instructions, and documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to speak effectively with staff, students and community.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of distance, weight and volume measurement.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER

SKILLS And ABILITIES


Ability to interact positively with staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to work independently, to function effectively in a multi-task environment, and to interact positively with the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality about school and student business. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community.

Ability to maintain high attendance rate. Ability to perform duties with awareness of and compliance with related Board of School Trustees policies and state requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to hear conversation and to communicate through speech. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb on to ladders.

The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job, such as…