Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or G. E. D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G. E. D. as required by Kentucky law and demonstrated ability and experience in custodial related work; possess the necessary literacy skills to fulfill the performance responsibilities of the job; be in good health as evidenced by completion a physical examination.

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Maintenance Director

PRIMARY JOB GOAL:

To work for the continuing cleanliness orderliness and safety of the school building.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of modern public school buildings and the ability to apply this knowledge to the needs of the school district; knowledge of basic methods materials tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance; knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment materials and supplies; knowledge of proper lifting techniques; ability to work a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of the job; possess the necessary literacy skills to perform the required custodial program tasks in an efficient and effective manner; ability to communicate clearly; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and meet schedules and time lines; ability to perform heavy physical labor; ability to use cleaning materials equipment and methods according to predetermined standards; ability to develop effective working relationships with the entire school community; possess strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including moving and transporting equipment and supplies to places where work is to be performed which may involve walking pushing stooping bending lifting standing for extended periods of time working in tiring uncomfortable positions and from ladders scaffolds etc. and ability to work outofdoors in uncomfortably warm cold or inclement weather.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cleans and buffs all assigned classrooms and halls as well as vacuums carpeted areas after each school day insuring that all floors are kept in a clean and attractive condition.

If applicable waxes all assigned rooms and halls on a regular basis as directed by the Principal.

Dusts office and classroom furniture on a regular basis as directed by the Principal.

Arranges classroom furniture in an orderly manner at the end of each school day after cleaning the floor.

Cleans all chalkboards in assigned rooms on a regular basis as directed by the Principal.

Empties and cleans wastebaskets and trash containers daily.

If applicable cleans light fixtures on a regular basis as directed by the Principal and replaces burnedout lights as needed.

If applicable cleans and disinfects water fountains each day.

If applicable cleans and dusts lockers on a regular basis as directed by the Principal.

Keeps assigned restrooms hygienically clean daily by wet mopping floors with a disinfectant cleaning all sinks and fixtures with a disinfectant cleaning toilet seats and urinals with a disinfectant using toilet deodorizers as necessary and insuring that paper towels toilet paper soap etc. are replenished as necessary; cleans mirrors and tile.

If applicable sweeps wet mops with disinfectant and buffs daily the multipurpose room.

If applicable washes windows inside and outside in assigned areas on a regular basis as directed by the Principal; cleans blinds and woodwork on a regular basis.

Efficiently and regularly operates cleaning machines equipment and tools and stores all supplies tools and equipment properly; maintains them in good working condition.

Makes occasional minor building repairs including basic plumbing fixtures broken tiles etc.

Cleans up after nonschool related activities held at the school as directed by the Principal.

Moves furniture or equipment as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal.

Assembles furniture as directed by the Principal.

If applicable puts tables up and down each day for lunch; takes garbage out after lunch and breakfast; sweeps and mops the cafeteria floor.

Maintains and assists in the ordering of supplies.

Picks up and rakes paper trash and debris around school grounds and in the school; sweeps and cleans walkways and entrances.

Packs unpacks loads receives and stores books supplies materials and other items.

Reports safety sanitary and fire hazards to the Principal; reports and recommends need for maintenance repairs to the Principal.

Maintains security of the building; reports suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus.

Shovels plows and sands walks and steps as directed by the Principal.

Responds to emergency cleanups such as spills etc.; follows BloodBorne Pathogen Training techniques of disposal.

Maintains records of observed maintenance/repair needs and safety issues.

Participates in any job or other training as required.

Participates in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.

Performs related duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent the Maintenance Director and the Principal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Check the frequency and number of hours a day the worker is required to do the following specific types of activities:

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

# OF HOURS A DAY

CONTINUOUS

INTERMITTENT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

8

a. Sitting

X

X

b. Walking

X

X

c. Standing

X

X

d. Bending

X

X

e. Squatting

X

X

f. Climbing

X

X

g. Kneeling

X

X

h. Twisting

X

X

i. Lifting

X

X

LIFTING

010 lbs. 1115 lbs. 1630 lbs. 3149 lbs. X over 50 lbs.

2a. HAND MANIPULATION REQUIRED X Yes (If yes complete 2a2b2c2d2e)

No

2b. Repetitive hand movements Yes X No

2c. Simple Grasping

Right Hand

YesX No

Left Hand

Yes X No

2d. Power Grasping

Right Hand

Yes X No

Left Hand

Yes X No

2e. Pushing Pulling

Right Hand

Yes X No

Left Hand

Yes X No

2f. Fine Manipulation:

Right Hand

Yes X No

Left Hand

Yes X No

3. (a) Does the job require worker to reach or work above the shoulder X Yes No

Frequency high

(b) Reaching at or below shoulder level X Yes No

Frequency high

4. Does the job require use of his/her feet to operate foot controls or repetitive movement X Yes No

5. Are there special visual or auditory requirements Yes No

If yes please describe (i.e. working with computer terminal):

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Does the employee work near moving mechanical parts; in high precarious places; and in outside weather conditions X Yes No
2. Is the employee exposed to fumes or airborne particles X Yes No

If yes please specify: fumes from boiler gas or kitchen gas appliances

BLOOD/FLUID EXPOSURE RISK: (check the right category)

Category I: Tasks involve exposure to blood fluid or tissue

X Category II: Usual tasks do not involve exposure to blood body fluid or tissues but job may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.