Custodian I

Purpose Statement:

The Custodian I position is responsible for maintaining a clean safe and welcoming environment for students staff and visitors. Key duties include ensuring facilities are sanitary and well-maintained setting up equipment and furniture for meetings classroom activities and special events and helping to reduce property damage loss and safety risks.

This position is temporary for the remainder of the school year. Work hours are currently 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. though assignments locations and schedules may change based on program or staffing needs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This job reports to Custodian III; Maintenance Supervisor; Principal

Essential Functions

• Arranges furnishings and equipment (e.g. classrooms assemblies club meetings luncheons removing furniture etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings classroom activities and special events.
• Assists in the storage and disposal of hazardous waste materials for the purpose of complying with health and safety standards and regulations.
• Attends meetings and in service trainings (e.g. blood born pathogens cleaning solvents floor care first aid etc.) for the purpose of gatherling and/or conveying information needed to perform functions and receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
• Cleans assigned facilities and grounds (e.g. classrooms offices gym cafeteria restrooms grounds etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers various items (e.g. supplies furniture cart audio visual equipment boxes etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties.
• Evaluates situations (e.g. involving staff students parents the public etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations maintained in an attractive and clean condition and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism equipment breakage weather conditions etc.
• Paints interior of classrooms offices restrooms etc. for the purpose of maintaining an attractive facility.
• Performs preventative maintenance and/or minor repairs/replacements (e.g. broken glass toilet carpet door handle walls toilet leaks roof leaks faucets light fixtures etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability and safety of facility.
• Prepares facility for evening and following day operations (e.g. set up for programs building access doors etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Recommends purchase of suitable supplies tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availablity of items for efficient performance of functions.
• Replaces various items (e.g. lights water bottles toilet dispenser chalkboard sharpener etc.) for the purpose of maintaining and preserving facility.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage alarms graffiti etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage equipment loss and potential liability to organization.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• 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 multiple non-technical tasks an occasional need to upgrade skills due to changing job conditionsSpecific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; handling hazardous materials.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: safety practices and procedures; basic tools for minor repairs; health standards and hazards; methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a wide variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific job-related data; and utilize specific job-related working with others Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; setting priorities; working with constant interruptions; maintaining confidentiality; working effectively with students staff and community; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to impact the Organizations services.

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; significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting 70% walking and 25% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience Job related experience is desired.