BUILDING CUSTODIAN 2024-25

Position Description

Job Summary :

The Building Custodian is responsible for maintaining the school building and grounds.

Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks :

Classrooms

• empty trashempty pencil sharpenersvacuum, where / when necessary; to include classroom rugsdry mopwet mopwipe desktops and clean chairs damp wipe white boards / chalk boardsdust roomsclean wallsreplace empty paper towel rolls & toilet paperclean windows, include sillsclean the inside and outside of trash cans clean counter tops and fronts of cabinetsclean towel boxes & soap dispensers refill soap dispensers
• clean chalk / marker trays

Halls

• spot clean and clean dust from ledges
• clean air vents
• Wipe down and clean water fountains.

Restrooms

• clean sinks
• clean and refill all paper product dispensers
• clean and refill soap dispensers
• clean underneath soap dispensers
• clean toilets and urinals
• clean bottom of commodes, behind commodes, tops of partitions, doors, and door frame tops and sides
• clean and refill toilet paper dispensers
• Stock feminine products and receptacles as needed

Additional assignments

• empty barrels
• Perform high / low dusting
• set up equipment / chairs / tables for activities
• grounds maintenance as required
• Ice / snow removal
• building checks as needed
• work overtime as requested

Professionalism and Abilities :

• Practice confidentiality always
• Maintain an attitude of mutual respect and courtesy
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• React positively to constructive criticism and suggestions
• Demonstrate initiative and motivation
• Work independently or collaboratively with others in a variety of circumstances
• Establish professional relationships and communicate effectively
• Demonstrate good safety habits and respond to emergency situations
• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Prepare and present clear and concise correspondence, reports, and policy recommendations
• Organize conflicting work priorities while coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and an ability to adapt to new ideas and situations
• Perform multiple, complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet the changing job conditions and needs
• Possess computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Education / Experience & Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :

• Minimum of high school diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, i.e., extreme heat and extreme cold.
• Knowledge of custodial cleaning supplies and equipment
• Knowledge of school furniture needs.
• Possess computer skills.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills.

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.