CUSTODIAN
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $14.69 per hour - $17.63 per hour
POSITION SALARY RANGE: $14.69 per hour - $22.04 per hour
Available Positions:
- Substitute Custodian (as needed hours, tranfsers to increased hours possible)
SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs housekeeping services to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff.
SUPERVISED BY: Lead Custodian
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain an attractive appearance for all buildings and grounds (e.g. grounds, walks, windows, etc.).
- Establish and maintain effective communication with students, staff, and the public.
- Clean school classrooms, doors, windows, chalkboards, trays, floors and counters and empty wastebaskets.
- Clean the building offices and lounges according to an established schedule.
- Clean and disinfect all building restrooms according to an established schedule.
- Identify and utilize correct cleaning materials as directed by supervisor.
- Mop or buff hallways, offices, gymnasiums, and other areas of the building according to an established schedule.
- Dust mop or vacuum the gymnasium floors according to an established schedule. After any activities, clean and push back bleachers.
- Complete cleaning tasks after special events and during vacation periods.
- Cleaning areas in accordance with schedule including but not limited to the following:
- Wash all painted wall surfaces
- Wash all lockers inside and outside
- Wash all shelves, counter tops, cabinet doors, sinks
- Wash all classroom door, door jambs, window sills
- Wash windows inside and outside
- Remove and wash light fixture covers and tubes
- Replace any burned out bulbs
- Clean inside teacher office area
- Wash window blinds with soap and water
- Make any small repairs as needed
- Shampoo carpets
- Strip wax from tile areas, re-wax and buff
- Wash all trash cans
- Refinish gymnasium floors
- Inspect and report to the supervisor the need to replace/repair materials and small equipment and report any maintenance needs and complete minor maintenance including, but not limited to the following:
- Submit cleaning supply and lamp orders
- Install and/or relocate boards, pencil sharpeners, shelves, maps
- Purchase and install chair glides, table feet, etc.
- Change lamps, diffusers, switch/cover plates
- Clean clay traps
- Add water/enzymes to floor drains – weekly
- Repair lockers and locker locks
- Repair furniture
- Monitor central plant – maintain logbook
- Monitor kitchen equipment – maintain logbook
- Conduct Site Safety Inspection items as assigned
- Tighten lock and door hardware as needed
- Plunge/auger toilets and drains
- Clean and complete minor repairs on custodial equipment
- Police grounds and report landscaping issues
- Replace ceiling tiles
- Complete summer paining (1/3 of building per year).
- Secure building at end of work shift.
- Complete all work tasks in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Lead Custodian, Building Principal, or the Director and Facilities Manager.
CONTACTS:
Students, staff, parents, and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred or job related experience
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Physical ability to perform all job functions
- Willingness to follow directions
- Ability to read and speak limited English
WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Climbing
* Exposure to chemicals
* Exposure to bodily fluids
* Exposure to electrical shock
* Exposure to weather
* Far acuity
* Field of vision
* Fingering
* Hearing
* Kneeling
* Heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs)
* Near acuity
* Reaching
* Smelling
* Stooping |