Custodian

Reports to: Principal or Department Administrator

About the role

To perform a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks according to an established cleaning schedule.

Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Wayne County Public Schools, along with state and federal regulation pertaining to school facilities.
• Scrub, dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, wax and polish floors in rooms, hallways and closets.
• Wash windows, blinds, woodwork, walls and other surfaces.
• Scrub and clean restrooms.
• Replenish tissue, towels, soap etc. in restrooms, kitchens and classroom facilities.
• Empty wastebaskets and other trash receptacles.
• Lock and unlock building(s) as requested and secure or assist in securing building(s) at night.
• Pick up paper or other trash in school buildings or on school grounds.
• Move/arrange equipment, supplies or furniture as directed.
• Make minor repairs to furniture or facilities as needed.
• Report to supervisor damages or needed repairs requiring outside attention.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as needed.
• Maintain adequate supplies and materials on site.
• Clean and make minor repairs and adjustments to heating and air conditioning equipment. Change filters.
• Clean and keep steps, walkways, and parking lots free of ice/snow or materials that create a hazardous condition.
• Participate in scheduled training workshops and apply new knowledge/skills in daily work.
• Perform other cleaning/maintenance tasks as requested by the Principal or Department Administrator.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma
• Demonstrate functional knowledge/skill of the tools, materials, cleaning agents and methods to utilize in various phases of custodial work.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge or willingness to learn the correct use of mechanical equipment of school buildings.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators and the general public.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk 100% of the time without fatigue or discomfort.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Pay

Grade 55 ($2,600.00 - $3,263.01 monthly)

Schedule

Ten or twelve-month employment