Custodian Job Description
Position Title : Custodian
Supervises : N / A
Job Goal : To maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety so that full educational utilization may be made at all times.
Qualifications :
1. Possesses High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have not less than three years verified successful work experience.
3. Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
4. Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports To : Principal or his / her designee.
Salary : To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.
Performance Responsibilities :
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to :
- Offices and Conference Rooms
Vacuums carpet daily
Empties trash cans dailyDusts / polishes office furniture, bookshelves, etc., dailyEmpties and cleans all ash receptacles dailyComputer Room (if appropriate)Vacuums daily (does not sweep)
Empty trash can dailyDamp mops, waxes, and strips old wax as neededLounge and Work AreaVacuums / sweeps floors daily
Empty trash can dailyDusts all furniture dailyCleans and defrost refrigerator as neededClean the microwave oven as neededWet mops floor waxes, and strips old wax as neededScrubs and disinfects sink dailyKeep the mail room clean and orderlyThoroughly cleans restrooms dailyScrubs, scours, and disinfects sinks
Scrubs, scours, and disinfects commodesSweeps, mops, and disinfects floorsEnsures that soap, tissue, and paper towels are availableStudent RestroomsWet mops or scrubs floors with disinfectant detergent
Empties trash cans dailyScours and disinfects sink dailyScours and disinfects commodes daily. No rust or water ring shall existCleans partitions, doors, window frames, sills, and waste receptacles as neededCleans all mirror, shelving, dispensers, chromium fixtures, and pipingServices paper towels, hand soap, and toilet paper daily. Soap dispensers will be maintained in a clean condition, free of excess soap, gum, etc. If malfunction of a dispenser occurs, this will be reported to the Building AdministratorEnsures that traps remain free of odor at all timesEmpties sanitary napkin receptacles daily. Cleans, disinfects, and properly dries. Inserts new paper bag liner. Soiled bags shall be adequately sealed, collected in separate containers and disposed of in a trash dumpsterAll School EntrancesSweeps porches daily
Picks up trashQashes windows weekly. (Exception : washes glass in front doors daily)WindowsCleans windows, inside and outside, as needed
Water FountainsScours and disinfects daily
ClassroomsMake sure to empty the waste can. (Places trash in dumpsters outside buildings)
Removes all paper in the desk or on the floorChecks under air-conditioning / heating units for paper and removeRemoves any trash or paper on shelves or in cabinetsMakes sure that floors are swept or mopped. It will be necessary to move the furniture as you clean. Give special attention to heard to get to areas such as cornersUsing a wet cloth, make sure that the chalk troughs are properly cleaned. Also makes sure to wipe and clean shelves and window sillsDusts each classroom dailyVacuums carpets dailyCleans doors and door glass dailyProperly stores all custodial equipment and supplies in a proper storage roomSecures school building before leavingLocks all windows
Locks all doorsUtility WorkReplaces light bulbs as needed inside and outside buildings and other small maintenance items
High CleaningCleans by dusting or vacuuming surfaces and objects in high areas. This includes the wall and ceiling areas. This includes the wall and ceiling area adjacent to ventilating and air-conditioning outlets
Reports hazardous conditions and items in need of repairTurns off light, fans, heaters, etc., when not in usePerforms such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Ability to pass a written and physical testAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and communityAbility to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policiesPhysical Demands :
Must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails, and unloading trucksOccasionally will lift and / or move up to 90lbs such as salt and bulk furnitureWill sometimes push / pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machinesSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusWork Environment :
While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoorsThe employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipmentThe employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays while performing the duties of this jobThe employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraintsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateTerms of Employment : Length of contract and salary to be established by the Board
Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel
