Custodian

*There are currently no contracted positions available but we offer substitute positions until a contract position is available.

Position Title: Custodian

Department: Building Level

Reports To: Principal or Appropriate Supervisor

Contract: 244 Days

Closing: Until Filled

SUMMARY: The custodian is responsible for proper maintenance of the school or facility to ensure the exterior and interior environment is safe secure and aesthetically attractive. The custodian supports operations by performing cleaning duties minor repairs and general maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeps building and premises including sidewalks driveways and play areas clean safe and neat at all times.
• Cleans dust mops scrubs and waxes floors with use of appropriate equipment (i.e. scrubber buffer etc.) as needed to protect floor finish.
• Cleans cafeteria floors of any spills and/or debris and properly disposes of refuse. Custodians will routinely break down cafeteria tables/benches for cleaning in between table/bench tops sides legs and underside of each. Tables/benches will be cleaned during summer cleaning breaks and as determined by the supervisor.
• Cleans and vacuums carpeted surfaces.
• Spot cleans and scrubs walls.
• Performs high and low dusting.
• Empties wastebaskets and properly disposes of refuse.
• Cleans scrubs and disinfects bath and shower room areas including walls sinks bowls and glass mirrors. Stocks toilet paper and towel dispensers.
• Changes light bulbs.
• Cleans and disinfects water fountains.
• Cleans and disinfects as needed chairs and desks in classrooms and office areas.
• Cleans glass in windows and doors both on the inside and outside.
• Moves furniture/equipment within buildings and sets up the cafeteria for lunch and programs as required for various activities and as directed by the principal or supervisor.
• Maintains cleanliness in classrooms cafeteria restrooms locker rooms office area gym and auditoriums.
• Maintains cleanliness in hallways and entrances.
• Maintains cleanliness around the exterior of the building
• Complies with District policy local state and federal laws and procedures for the use storage and disposal of waste cleaners chemicals and all other products and materials used in performing required duties.
• Assists in maintaining a proper inventory of supplies.
• Performs all work assigned in a safe manner using all safety equipment when required and maintaining all tools in safe operating conditions.
• Completes work assignments professionally and in a timely manner.
• Informs supervisors and principal of equipment failure needed repairs and building maintenance concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma/GED preferred. Previous experience in custodial work and minor repair/maintenance.

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin or disability in its educational programs activities or employment practices.