Custodian

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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. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

$29,167 - $41,746 (Commensurate with Experience)

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• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Complete work orders.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Assist with setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and 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; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times; keeps grounds free of litter, leaves, and other debris.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Assume responsibility for the opening and 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.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants.
• Remain on the school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and custodial presence is required by the principal.
• Clean classrooms daily including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting and washing.
• Clean corridors after school each day, and during the day when the condition requires it; strip, wax, polish floors using mechanical equipment.
• Wash and disinfect toilets, floors, sinks and drinking fountains daily.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, stock bathrooms with supplies.
• Set clocks and replace batteries as needed.
• Wash all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if necessary. Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Clean all chalkboards at least once a week.
• Replace light bulbs, tubes, starters, towels, soap and other supplies; unload and deliver supplies; refill restrooms dispensers.
• Safely operate all vehicles and other job related equipment.
• Perform grounds duties such as grass cutting, tree trimming, and shrub pruning in order to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition; mulch shrubs; scrape and sand walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as weather requires.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within 16 feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
• Move heavy furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
• Make minor building repairs and submit forms for more extensive repairs by division maintenance staff.
• Monitor building safety and security.
• Paint rooms and equipment; wash and repair furniture, lockers and other equipment.
• Raise and lower the United States flag each day at the designated times of the school.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and wastes.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Support and enforce all policies, governmental such as OSHA rules, school health and safety regulations, guidelines, etc.
• Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid/CPR/AED and working relationships.
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