TITLE: CUSTODIAN
REPORTS TO: Custodial Supervisor & Building Principal
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Substitute
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: Perform the cleaning and other tasks necessary for the proper upkeep of a building and its grounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Clean the assigned areas of the building as instructed, performing such activities as sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, stripping floors, shampooing carpets, waxing.
- Perform duties that are particular to the assigned building and shift; for example, prepare, clean and reorganize the lunchroom, or clean the locker rooms and gymnasiums.
- Complete minor repairs and maintenance projects as assigned; for example, electrical repairs, plumbing tasks, carpentry projects, painting.
- Load and unload supplies, furniture and equipment, including food and other cafeteria supplies when needed.
- Care for the lawn and shrubs; remove snow, ice and litter, and perform other outdoor tasks, as needed, to keep the grounds safe and pleasant looking.
- Assist with the preparation and clean-up related to school or community extended-day activities.
- Accompany and assist health and environmental inspectors.
- Supervise the student workers and volunteers who are assigned to custodial duties.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work cooperatively with the Maintenance Department.
- Requisition supplies through the Head Custodian, if applicable, or the Maintenance Director.
- Maintain an appropriately neat and clean personal appearance. May be required to wear a uniform on the job.
- Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district. May be required to assure the appropriate labeling of hazardous materials.
- Maintain a positive relationship with staff, students and parents.
- Complete all required forms; for example, sick leave and vacation, as directed. When an administrator is unavailable in the building, forms must be mailed or delivered to the central office.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor, Principal or, if applicable, the Head Custodian.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Must be age 18 or older.
- Ohio Driver's License.
- Experience in maintenance, repair work and cleaning, particularly floor cleaning, preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Basic skills in repairing, cleaning, lawn care and snow removal.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to work effectively for a full shift without supervision.
- Ability to operate the equipment listed below.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
- Cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor strippers and polishers, mops, carpet cleaning machines.
- Basic hand tools.
- Power tools, such as drills and saws.
- Mowing and snow removal equipment.
- One-man electrical lift.
- Other tools and equipment associated with building and grounds upkeep.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exposure to all weather conditions.
- Some work in confined spaces, dark spaces, dirty work areas.
- Exposure to hazardous driving conditions.
- Regular requirement to lift, push, pull, carry tools and equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Regular requirement to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, handle, read, speak, hear.
- Exposure to chemicals and contaminants, such as cleaning products, weed killers, flammable and combustible liquids.
- Use of potentially hazardous equipment; for example, platforms, ladders, electrically powered equipment and electrical wiring.
- Exposure to blood or other bodily fluids and tissue.
NOTE: The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.