Custodian Van Buren​/Monroe School

Custodian Definition

Receives general instruction from a Head Custodian/Lead Custodian to do custodial work in care of assigned buildings and grounds according to an assigned work schedule; and perform related duties as assigned. May receive technical and functional supervision from a Custodial/Grounds Supervisor or Designee.

• Sweep, scrub, wax and polish linoleum, and various types of floors.
• Vacuum rugs and carpets.
• Clean and dust furniture, woodwork and equipment.
• Wash, scrub and disinfect restrooms.
• Disinfect all flat surfaces.
• Clean windows, door glass and drinking fountains.
• Clean and polish metal works such as door panels and hand railings.
• Empty and clean waste containers.
• Pick up litter on grounds and sweep walks, halls and entrances.
• Move and rearrange chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment.
• Maintain equipment used in the course of work and report any items requiring maintenance.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards.
• May perform routine grounds keeping duties.
• May secure buildings at end of shift.
• Perform special custodial work upon request of staff members.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the workplace.

Other duties:
Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Cleaning methods, materials and supplies used in custodial work.
• Hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Oral and written communication skills.

• Use and care for cleaning materials and equipment in a safe manner.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Deal cooperatively with the public, students, teachers, and others contacted in the normal course of work.
• Relate to students including small children.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: six months of custodial experience, preferably in a school district and SUSD Custodial Training Certificate.

Environment:
Indoor and outdoor work environment. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.

Physical Demands:
Employee in this position must have/be able to:

• Lift and/or carry 40 lbs overhead for short distances.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry 75 lbs overhead for short distances.
• Lift and/or carry 40 lbs at waist height for short distances.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry 75 lbs at waist height for short distances.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Walk over uneven ground and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• See to perform custodial duties.
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs over campus.
• Bend at the waist, kneel, crouch and stoop.
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Climb ladders and work from heights.
• See, hear and speak with/without assistive devices sufficient to communicate effectively with others.

Hazards:
Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals. Working on ladders. Wet/slippery floor surfaces.