Building Custodian - Kepley Middle School

Overview

Building Custodian – Kepley Middle School. Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Note:

This description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not necessarily all inclusive.

• Checks and secures building at the beginning and end of shift for safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas according to district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti and cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms and functional spaces.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks; spreads sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets and assists in the recycling program.
• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Uses hand tools of the 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; wears appropriate safety gear, including masks; complies with the district's chemical hygiene program and MSDS sheets.

Occasional travel between schools or between schools and the central office may be required.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders and coordinate work with the principal and others.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for measurements and unit conversions.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, or snow).
• Ability to work at heights using ladders and elevated platforms.
• Ability to follow standard procedures and schedules set forth by supervisors.

• Work in standard office and school building environments; outdoor work in inclement weather.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and associated materials.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or sufficient education to perform duties.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• State motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt