Custodian - Night Shift, Frederick Douglass Elementary

Custodian (Night Shift) Frederick Douglass Elementary

REPORTS TO:

School Chief Custodian

To assist in the maintenance, housecleaning, and supervision of the assigned school, insuring operating excellence in order that full educational use of the building/areas may be made at all times.

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and do simple mathematics
• Excellent work history
• Must successfully complete State of Delaware custodial training courses/
• Valid driver's license
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to physically lift up to at least 50 pounds
• Demonstrated trustworthiness, honesty, and dependability
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision
• Demonstrated attitude of congeniality with strong interpersonal skills in dealing with students and adults
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule
• Neat and clean personal and professional appearance on the job

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for respective building and supervision of staff when his/her custodial building chief is not present or available (days-evenings-weekends-holidays-emergencies), including but not limited to, proper operation of mechanical equipment, security of the building, and observations and evaluation of staff
• Takes orders and follows them through until completed
• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and instructional areas, neat, clean, and operable at all times
• Updates continuously working knowledge of systems and equipment in assigned building/area
• Performs snow removal duties such as shoveling or plowing snow, spreading salt or ice remover, sanding walks, driveways, parking areas, steps, and other areas as needed
• Required to be present if and when emergencies arise such as ice/snow storms, other inclement weather, etc.
• Checks daily to ensure that all fire doors are working properly during the time of building utilization
• Assists in maintaining proper heating and cooling conditions in compliance with energy management standards
• Sweeps assigned classrooms daily and dusts furniture
• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires cleaning
• As assigned, scrubs and disinfects washroom floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily
• As assigned, washes windows on both inside and outside at least twice a year
• Keeps the building and grounds free of rubbish
• Performs such yard keeping chores as grass cutting, tree and shrubbery trimming, and the like as necessary to maintain the school and respective grounds in a safe and attractive condition
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
• Cleans all chalkboards and related trays daily or as needed
• Makes minor repairs as appropriate
• Reports minor repairs needed to the chief custodian promptly
• Reports immediately to the chief custodian any damage to school or school property
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and/or closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off
• Assures that an adequate inventory of supplies and appropriate equipment are on hand and requisitions needed replacements from the chief custodian
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair
• Moves furniture and/or equipment as required for various activities as directed by the chief custodian or his/her designee
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste
• Attends training schools/programs, specific or general, for custodians to learn, upgrade, or maintain necessary custodial skills/performance
• Executes all essential functions of the job
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the chief custodian (or his/her designee), building administrator, or chief of buildings and grounds

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Must comply with all school district's materials safety rules.

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and l office, may be required.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as…