Part-Time / 12 Month

Custodian Job Description

Purpose Statement:
The job of Custodian was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities, building, district and community events.

This job reports to Head Custodian

Essential Functions
- Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations special events.
- Assists with site snow removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety. Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
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Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
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Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding
activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
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Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
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Performs functions that require the use of machines, equipment, and tool for the purpose of maintaining a clean and sanitized building environment.
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Performs minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
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Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of
completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
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Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring
adequate quantities for daily use.
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Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors (e.g. blood cleanup, meeting set-up, vandalism, facility damage) for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
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Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
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Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.
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Other Functions
Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
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Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning;safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 70% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience is desired.
Education High School diploma or equivalent
Equivalency None Specified
Required Testing None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training Asbestos maintenance and operations training within 30 days of hire
Certificates Licenses None Specified
Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA - Status Non Exempt

Salary- Classified Column J