Custodian at Lakewood Elementary School

About the Role

Perform a variety of cleaning tasks in an assigned school; perform routine groundskeeping and minor maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, sanitize, scrub, dust and clean offices, hallways, workshops, restrooms, classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums, libraries, multi-purpose rooms and stairways.
• Strip, mop, wax and clean floors.
• Vacuum rugs; empty and wash trash containers; replenish paper and soap dispensers.
• Clean and dust walls, furniture, woodwork and equipment.
• Wash windows, walls and woodwork; perform touch-up painting and remove graffiti as assigned.
• Clean erasers, blackboards, chalkboards, desks, cabinets, shelves and window sills.
• Sweep sidewalks and curbs; pick up trash and debris from school grounds; perform routine groundskeeping duties; turn sprinklers on and off; water flower beds.
• Set up tables and chairs, furniture and equipment for special events and meetings; assist in moving furniture and equipment during track changes.
• Check, replace and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Lock and unlock buildings, gates, windows and facilities; turn off lights and alarms; raise and lower flags.
• Operate floor maintenance machines, vacuum cleaners and other custodial equipment; maintain equipment in proper condition.
• Check assigned areas to prevent vandalism and theft; report vandalism and damage to school facilities according to appropriate procedures.
• Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs to fixtures and custodial equipment as necessary; check for broken locks and broken glass and report need for repair to appropriate personnel.
• Wash, dry and fold laundry as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures.
• Understanding of the requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment, tools, materials, and supplies used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to learn cleaning methods and proper care of equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to read and understand cleaning and chemical labels.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent; responsible experience in custodial and general maintenance work is highly desirable.

Environment

Working Conditions: Indoor and outdoor work environment. Incumbents in this position may be required to respond to emergency calls.

Physical Demands

• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching.
• Carrying, pushing, or pulling custodial equipment.
• Lifting moderately heavy furniture and equipment.

Hazards

• Exposure to cleaning chemical fumes from paints and solvents.
• Working at heights.