CUSTODIAN

Job Title: Custodian

Department: Maintenance/ Custodial

Reports To: Head Custodian and/or Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: This is a non‑exempt, year‑round position with salary placement in accordance with the District’s Classified Salary Schedule. The position includes accrued vacation leave, one (1) sick day per month, and four (4) personal leave days annually.

The District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

• Kevin Simmons
• Phone:
• Email: ksimmons

The custodian performs routine custodial, maintenance, cleaning, and grounds‑keeping tasks in school buildings and grounds to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment. Additionally, an employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance duties in District facilities. The primary duties of this class are performed in a public school building environment and include use of electrically powered cleaning equipment and cleaning substances that may involve related hazards and outdoor work in inclement weather conditions.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency

• Methods, materials, tools and standard practices of cleaning;
• Appropriate use of cleaning agent for varied surface types;
• Safety procedures when cleaning and moving furniture;
• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of grounds and yard maintenance.

• Follow written and oral instructions and observe department policies and procedures;
• Operate, maintain and perform minor repairs to powered custodial equipment including, but not limited to, vacuums, strippers, waxes, buffers, shampoo cleaners, extractors, and power washers;
• Operate hand cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, brooms, dust and wet mops, dust pans, and dusters;
• Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs to grounds-keeping equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, edges, weed-cutters, irrigation systems, blowers, and related equipment;
• Operate hand and power tools;
• Operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
• Communicate effectively with the public and other employees.

• Possession of a valid Idaho Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

• Sweeps and mops floors, including restrooms, classrooms, hallways, offices, multi‑purpose rooms, cafeterias and food preparation areas, science and computer labs, art rooms, music classrooms, meeting rooms, and related rooms;
• Vacuums carpeted floors; strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets on regular maintenance schedule;
• Dusts and wipes off surfaces, including chalkboards and whiteboards;
• Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, privacy dividers, walls and floors;
• Maintains supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap;
• Washes walls, windows and surface areas;
• Empties and cleans trash containers, including transporting bagged waste to outside trash receptacles;
• Cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs;
• Cleans and polishes mirrors, wood, and other special reflective and decorative surfaces;
• Cleans spills, spot cleans carpets, and removes graffiti as needed;
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment;
• Maintains sufficient inventory of cleaning supplies;
• Assists in moving and setting up furniture and equipment;
• Unloads supplies, paper stocks, books, and inventory items;
• Maintains and regulates HVAC systems to provide building temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity;
• Maintains grounds, including sidewalks, playgrounds, parking lots, common areas, and planting areas, by picking up litter and trash, mowing grass, weeding planting areas, and irrigating;
• Performs snow removal duties, including sanding and salting walkways;
• Locks and unlocks buildings to maintain security and prevent vandalism;
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, changing light bulbs, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, painting, and classroom repairs;
• Maintains…