Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager and the Director of Operations, the custodian performs custodial maintenance duties including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms; sets up equipment for special events, and assists school personnel with work requests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  
· Cleans assigned areas of the building. Assists with general cleanup of the school. Does emergency cleaning as needed (e.g. blood, vomit, burst water pipes).
· Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms and restocking paper and soap supplies.
· Empties trash receptacles, dispose of trash into dumpsters, and bag trash for proper disposal.
· Perform cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities based on seasonal/project requirements.
· Changes air filters as needed.
· Maintains and may repair custodial equipment (including equipment for grounds upkeep).
· Maintains and may repair school fixtures and furniture. Assembles furniture.
· Sets up equipment for special school events or programs and cleans up afterwards.
· Works with the public on community functions held at the school--setting up equipment, assisting with crowd control, cleanup, etc.
· Assists with cafeteria cleanup and waste disposal. Cleans up spills.
· Assists in maintaining security of building, which may include locking and unlocking the building, performing weekend and holiday building checks, and maintaining the fire and burglar alarms. On call for emergencies or to open building. May be required to work on Sundays, holidays, early morning, etc. for snow removal or otheremergency work.
· Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHED CHARACTERISTICS
Position requires: a) use of equipment to buff and restore floors and shampoo carpets; b) regular and routine dusting and mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and cleaning restrooms; and c) routine maintenance to custodial equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
High school diploma or equivalent.  
Safe Schools training certifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking. 

 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Seasonal work, Sunday, Early shift,

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