Assistant Custodian

***FullTime Asst. Custodian position to begin immediately***

TRIVALLEY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: CUSTODIAN

Reports to: Building Administrator and Head Custodian

Job Objectives: Performs custodial duties to protect and preserve the school building grounds equipment and furnishings. Keeps the building administrator and head custodian informed about maintenance concerns and emerging issues.

Minimum High school diploma. Postsecondary training in a trade is desirable.

Qualifications: Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g. a negative tuberculosis test etc.).

• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drugfree workplace rules and board policies.
• Custodial and/or building maintenance experience.
• Holds or is qualified to obtain a pesticide application license.
• Basic mechanical electrical plumbing and carpentry skills.
• Ability to read and comply with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Knowledge of pneumatic microelectronic and other HVAC control systems.
• Proficient in boiler operations preventive maintenance and repair procedures.
• Available to respond to building and/or service emergencies.

Responsibilities The following duties are representative of performance expectations. Aeasonableaccommodation
and Essential may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability toperform essential functions.

Functions:

• Checks daily to find out if a school activity requires preparation or clean up.
• Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Supports parent/community partnerships that enhance district programs.
• Monitors building conditions during working hours. Recognizes when problems may be developing (e.g. unusual odors noises leaks etc.). Immediately reports suspected problems and/or unsafe conditions. Maintains clear routes to fire exits.
• Performs custodial duties. Provides for the regular and orderly removal of trash. Washes strips and waxes floors. Sanitizes and resupplies toilet rooms. Cleans furniture fixtures walls and windows.
• Performs minor repairs that do not unduly disrupt the routine work schedule. Avoids disrupting building activities except during emergencies.
• Deals with unexpected situations (e.g. ill children spills broken glass etc.).
• Follows approved safety procedures to clean up injuries involving chemicals solvents blood body fluids and/or body tissues. Participates in occupational safety and health training programs as directed.
• Cleans moves and arranges furnishings supplies and equipment as directed.
• Anticipates needs and replenishes supplies to avoid work schedule interruptions.
• Helps with the receipt of deliveries. Unloads trucks. Inspects packages for damage. Verifies quantities. Organizes and stores supplies.
• Monitors regulates and inspects HVAC equipment as directed. Helps prepare boilers and other equipment for annual inspections maintenance activities and/or shutdown.
• Complies with safety regulations and environmental laws. Ensures that custodial supplies are labeled and stored safely.
• Prepares and submits reports records and inventories as directed.
• Promptly documents all injuries that require medical attention.
• Performs grounds keeping duties. Maintains and prepares equipment for storage.
• Removes snow ice and debris along sidewalks to public entrances.

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• Maintains playground areas and equipment as directed.
• Picksup and delivers equipment materials and other supplies as directed.
• Reports student discipline problems vandalism and other related concerns.
• Inspects safety equipment (e.g. emergency lights alarm systems ground fault protectors etc.) as directed. Anticipates and is prepared for fire health and safety inspections.
• Acts responsibly to protect district equipment and property. Takes appropriate action during adverse weather conditions. Responds to building emergencies as requested.
• Helps deal with unexpected circumstances or pressing district needs as directed.
• Helps manage building security. Assists rental groups as directed. Directs visitors to the office. Secures the building at the end of the workday.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches for conduct that may indicate a problem. Works with staff to eliminate unacceptable behavior.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required by law.
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific jobrelated duties as directed.

Abilities The following characteristics and physical skills are important for thesuccessfulperformance of Required: assigned duties.

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Performs prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Effectively uses listening observation reading verbal nonverbal and writing skills.
• Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Supervisory Under the direction of the building administrator and head custodian:

Responsibility: provides instructions and monitors assigned staff temporary
employees and trainees. Promotes teamwork and helps staff as
needed to successfully accomplish delegated duties.

Working Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to

Conditions: frequentbased on circumstances and factors that may not be
predictable.

• Duties may require balancing bending climbing crouching kneeling reaching standing working at various heights and in confined spaces.
• Duties may require lifting carrying and moving workrelated supplies/equipment.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Potential for exposure to airborne particulates chemical irritants combustible materials electrical hazards equipment vibrations noises odors and wet floors.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with aggressive disruptive and/or unruly individuals.

Performance Job performance is evaluated according to negotiated agreements and

Evaluation: policy provisions adopted by the TriValley Local School District Board
of Education.

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The TriValley Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin age or disability. Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables emerging technologies improved operating procedures productivity factors and unforeseen events. Revised: 8/03