Elementary Custodian

About the role

This position supports Mark Twain Elementary, Wildwood Elementary, and Meredith Hill Elementary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete work assignments daily and help other workers as necessary.
• Know and execute the building security procedures as needed.
• Maintain safe and healthy work/play conditions throughout the campus.
• Utilize appropriate energy conservation measures.
• Observe and follow safety and health regulations and District guidelines.
• Maintain excellent communication with the principal or immediate supervisor.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with staff and students.
• Give assistance to and work harmoniously with community groups as needed.
• Operate heating equipment as instructed by superiors.

Typical Duties

• Classroom Cleaning:
  • Clean all assigned classrooms.
  • Vacuum, dust, mop and spot mop when necessary.
  • Empty and clean wastebaskets.
  • Clean chalkboards/whiteboards, trays and erasers when needed.
  • Dust all horizontal surfaces, vents and univents.
  • Dust lockers, beams, etc., regularly.
• Lavatories/Locker Rooms:
  • Clean and disinfect fixtures, floors and partitions daily.
  • Check and replenish supplies as needed.
  • Clean and disinfect shower rooms daily.
  • Clean lockers as required.
• Gymnasium and Playground:
  • Dust mop and wet mop daily and remove scuff marks from walls.
  • Clean behind bleachers and clean drinking fountains.
  • Perform required inspections of bleachers, playground equipment, and play areas, and complete required inspection forms.
• Cafeteria:
  • Empty garbage.
  • Clean lunchroom after lunch, including wiping down tables.
  • Set up and take down cafeteria tables.
  • Clean kitchen area.
• Security:
  • Secure all outside doors and windows at designated times.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Keep the Head Custodian or Night Lead informed of needed supplies.
  • Monitor persons entering the building for night activities; i.e., open and secure designated areas as needed.
  • Clean and maintain around outside of the buildings, including flowerbeds, gutters, drains, etc.
  • Wash windows.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months of custodial experience.
• Current Grade IV boiler license for gas-fired or oil-fired boiler, if the building utilizes a boiler for the heating system.
• Excellent safety record.
• Knowledge of School board policies and procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of electric heating system, if the building utilizes electric heat.
• Computer, phone, and e-mail skills at a basic level.
• Able to organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications, and take instructions from supervisor.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Organize time, materials, and equipment to work in an efficient, thorough manner.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold a current Grade IV boiler license for gas-fired or oil-fired boiler, if the building utilizes a boiler for the heating system.
• Excellent safety record.
• Knowledge of School board policies and procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of electric heating system, if the building utilizes electric heat.
• Computer, phone, and e-mail skills at a basic level.
• Able to organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications, and take instructions from supervisor.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Organize time, materials, and equipment to work in an efficient, thorough manner.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Condition of Employment

• Criminal background clearance.
• Excellent safety record.
• Knowledge of School board policies and procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of electric heating system, if the building utilizes electric heat.
• Computer, phone, and e-mail skills at a basic level.
• Able to organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications, and take instructions from supervisor.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Organize time, materials, and equipment to work in an efficient, thorough manner.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Position requires operating dangerous mechanical systems and/or machines, exposure to noise, hazardous chemicals, high voltage, inclement weather and varying temperatures.
• Must be available to work unusual hours in emergencies.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Position requires operating dangerous mechanical systems and/or machines, exposure to noise, hazardous chemicals, high voltage, inclement weather and varying temperatures.
• Must be available to work unusual hours in emergencies.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to Building Principal and/or Designee.

Representation

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) - Local 302.

Level of Compensation

Level C on the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Salary Schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision.
• Sick and vacation leave.
• Life insurance.
• Retail.
• Retirement.

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.