Custodian, Wahama PM; -C)

Custodian III/2

Location:

Wahama Jr/Sr High School

Shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Employment Term: 220 Days

Salary: $25,879-$42,000 Pay Grade C

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and classified as Custodian III/2 or successful completion of all State required testing.

Benefits:
Health, Life, Dental and Optical Insurance, WV Teachers Retirement and Sick Leave

Job Summary:

The custodian keeps the county buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program. The custodian performs assigned custodial duties and repairs and receives supervision from the building administrator.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintains regular attendance
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, libraries, restrooms, and common areas including but not limited to chalkboards, dusting and emptying trash receptacles, vacuuming, washing windows, and replenishing supplies.
• Scrubs, mops, disinfects and polishes hard-surfaced floors in restrooms, cafeteria, hallways, classrooms using brooms, mops, and buffer.
• Clean rugs and carpets with vacuum cleaner.
• Dispose of trash and waste materials.
• Clean doors, door facings, and walls with disinfectant.
• Assist in moving equipment.
• Check and replace light bulbs.
• Sweep sidewalks around buildings.
• Clean shower rooms and gym.
• Help remove snow and clear sidewalk of ice.
• Operate and maintain weed eater, lawn mower, floor scrubber, floor buffer, and vacuum cleaner.
• Arrange table and chairs for breakfast and lunch.
• Secure the building at night.
• Operate hand and small power tools.
• Prepare facilities for activities and clean up after the activities.
• Shampoo carpets.
• Perform inspections for fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Clean ceiling and restroom vents.
• Be able to lift all supplies and materials pertaining to the custodian position.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and requests supplies in advance so as not to hinder the continued performance of the building custodial duties.
• Complies with State Law and County Policies.
• Corrects minor safety hazards when observed and/or immediately refers major safety hazards to building supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5;
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c;
Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, climb a ladder a minimum of six feet and use repetitive motions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may frequently lift and or move up to 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The temperature in the work environment can range from below freezing when working outdoors to in excess of 90°F when working in the furnace room or kitchen areas or on roof tops.

The work surface can be slippery when mopping/ stripping floors or completing snow removal. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60
-90 dB).