Custodian 1

About the Role

The Custodian assists the custodial staff in providing a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff. This role involves performing a variety of custodial tasks, assisting with supervision and training of part-time or temporary custodial staff, and responding to office and staff requests.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily duties in assigned areas, including:
  • Dusting all flat surfaces
  • Emptying wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners
  • Sweeping floors and straightening desks
  • Mopping or spot mopping
  • Cleaning and servicing restrooms
  • Sweeping hallways, stairs, and landings
  • Lowering the flag if necessary
  • Cleaning gyms, locker rooms, and auditoriums
  • Assisting with lunchroom cleanup
• Perform weekly duties, including:
  • Buffing and high dusting
  • Carpet spotting
  • Replacing light bulbs
  • Stripping, sealing, and waxing floors
  • Washing walls
• Perform energy management functions as required
• Consult with the Building Custodial Supervisor regarding school activities and community use of the building
• Respond to office and staff requests, including setting up audio-visual equipment (TV, DVR, audio systems, SMART boards, iPads)
• Report building maintenance needs, supplies, and equipment needs to the Building Custodial Supervisor
• Secure the building by checking windows, doors, and lights before leaving; if on second shift, secure the entire building
• Remove marks from floors and graffiti from walls as needed
• Spray buff hard surface floors as requested
• Perform recycling-related duties as requested
• Respond to emergencies appropriately
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by a supervisor

Equipment Used

• Hand tools of the trade and related power equipment, including:
  • Brooms, mops, and floor cleaning/waxing machines
  • Vacuum cleaners
  • Snow blowers and shovels
  • Power mowers and hand tools
• Basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines

Must comply with guidelines for equipment use.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, or snow)
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Must meet the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile (PCP), including:
  • Climbing stairs and/or ladders
  • Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally
  • Exerting 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently
  • Exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly
  • Ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to exchange information with internal and external stakeholders
• Effective communication with supervisors when discretion is needed
• Ability to work as an effective team player
• Strong planning, organization, decision-making, and prioritization skills to meet daily demands
• Professional manner, positive attitude, and good judgment for recurring assignments
• Professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Adherence to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of the company’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving them
• Knowledge of asbestos information and mechanical operations

Interrelations

• Contact with district personnel, customers, and vendors
• Work under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks
• Work with a diverse population, handling all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Understand and respond appropriately to customer needs while maintaining a positive attitude
• Interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide responsive customer service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate preferred

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt