Job Title: Custodian

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Custodial Services Supervisor

Date Revised: 8/5/2025

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety cleanliness and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning maintenance and safety procedures

Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors chalkboards wastebaskets windows furniture equipment and restrooms.
2. Keep school buildings and grounds including sidewalks driveways parking lots and play areas neat and clean.
3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

1. Assist with a lunchroom set up including arranging tables and chairs.
2. Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort health and safety of students and staff. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to supervisor.
3. Regulate heat ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel water and electricity.
4. Move furniture or equipment within the building as directed by supervisor.
5. Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

1. Assist with opening and closing building each school day checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Follow established procedures for locking checking and safeguarding facilities.
2. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
3. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
4. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer stripper wet and dry vacuum cleaner electric drill hand tools shampooer lawn mower edger and weed eater.

Posture: Frequent standing sitting kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking climbing stairs/ladders grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension reaching and overhead reaching

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures dust toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress