Custodian

JOB DESCRIPTION

Gilbert Unified School District

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodian is done for the purpose / s of creating an attractive, sanitary and safe campus 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.
• Attends in service trainings (blood borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for purpose of receiving information on new and or improved procedures.
• Cleans assigned school facilities (classrooms, offices, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties.
• Greets individuals not known to be district employees, parents, etc. for the purpose of maintaining campus security.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs (change light bulbs, replace washers, oil doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient use of facilities.
• Performs specialized semi-annual and annual cleanings (strips and waxes floors, moves furniture, cleans carpets, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Informs site personnel of any safety issues and / or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Repairs furniture and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Responds to immediate safety and / or operational concerns (facility damage, injured and ill students, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site meets district standards for safety and cleanliness, and / or identifying vandalism, equipment breakage, weather damage, etc.
• Monitors students for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive school environment and / or supervising student workers.
• Supports assigned site administrators (e.g. monitor students, courier items, supervise in-house suspension work crews, etc.

for the purpose of assisting them in their work activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

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;

adhering to safety practices; and handling hazardous materials.

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and / or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly;
• and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes : methods of industrial cleaning;

safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and / or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.

Flexibility is required to work with others; 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 job-related equipment.

In working with others, 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;

meeting deadlines and schedules; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision using standardized routines; 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;

significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 80% walking, and 15% standing.

The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Experience

Job related experience is desired Education

Less than high school

Required Testing

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint / Background Clearance FLSA Status

Non Exempt Approval Date

July 1, 2020 Salary Grade

Grade 107 12 Month Long