Custodian

Please be aware if offered a job in the following position, it will be contingent on passing a physical.

This position is 8 hours per day/260 day school year.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

Essential Functions

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.
• Cleans assigned school or district facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, corridors, carpets, removes graffiti, windows, walls, restrooms, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, sidewalks, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Distributes supplies and equipment (e.g. fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, packages, furniture, TV/VCR carts, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties.
• Inspects facility and equipment (e.g. HVAC units, boilers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying/reporting necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintains coal fired boiler as assigned for the purpose of ensuring boiler is in proper working condition.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Prepares facility for daily operations as may be required (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, unlocks doors, snow removal, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Provides training and direction to community service workers and school service students for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed thoroughly and effectively.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, unauthorized persons, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. lock doors, turn off lights, sets alarm, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to the district. Other Functions
• Assists in snow removal as assigned for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment.
• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance, common tools, etc., and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; basic tools for minor repairs; confined space entry; and coal fired boiler maintenance.

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 a variety of 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 types of job-related equipment. In working with others, some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; participating on the crisis management team; working weekends and holidays; communicating with diverse groups; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job''s functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the Organization's services.

Working 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 some hazardous conditions.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Pulmonary Function Test

Certificates & Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate; training provided

Continuing Educ./Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance