Evening Custodian

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at an assigned site or area; ensuring an attractive sanitary and safe environment for students staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; overseeing the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and campusevents; supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments; and ensuring thatassignments are completed in a safe proper and timely manner.

This job reports to Immediate Supervisor

EssentialFunctions

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. sweeps mops and/or vacuums floors; dusts and cleans offices classrooms and other work areas; strips restores and polishes floors as scheduled; collects and removes waste; washes walls windows and doors; etc. for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary safe and attractive environment.

• Disinfects required surfaces and fixtures (e.g. urinals toilets lavatories partitions wastebaskets trash cans etc. for the purpose of maintaining District sanitation standards.

• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions paper products vacuums mops etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.

• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls multipurpose rooms lunchroom restrooms grounds etc. for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.

• Participates in unit meetings and trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

• Performs a variety of building emergency procedures as needed (e.g. snow removal plan fire evacuation plan emergency weather plan lockdown plan etc. for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order alarm systems are operational and/or established procedures are followed effectively.

• Performs minor maintenance on custodial equipment classroom furniture and fixtures (e.g. changes vacuum cleaner belts bags etc. for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.

• Performs summer maintenance and cleaning (e.g. stripping and waxing floors; cleaning carpets; cleaning repairing and moving furniture; etc. for the purpose of preparing facilities for the school year.

• Prepares the site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates raising flags sweeping and/or salting walkways etc. for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazardfree.

• Prepares written materials (e.g. supply requisitions safety inspections work orders inventory records timesheets etc. for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to supervisor for action.

• Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels toilet paper soap etc. for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.

• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage vandalism alarms etc. for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.

• Responds to inquiries from staff students parents and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors gates alarms lights etc. for the purpose of minimizing property damage equipment loss and/or potential liability.

• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds trades event custodians etc. for the purpose of completing site custodial activities in a safe and timely manner.

• Transports a variety of tools equipment supplies etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.

OtherFunctions

• 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 single technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skillbased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand complex multistep written and oral instructions. Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; basic tools for minor repairs; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather and/or collate data and consider a number of factors when using the 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 diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problemsolving with data may require independent interpretation and problemsolving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific abilitybased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. The utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5 sitting 75 walking and 20 standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.

ExperienceJob related experience is required.

EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Post Offer Employment Test (Physical Demands)

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

NonExempt