Irvington Elementary School Custodian

Breckinridge County Schools

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Custodian
SUPERVISOR: Principal
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORK YEAR: up to 261 Days

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a cleanorderly and secure condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep scrubmop wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms officesworkshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Clean classrooms restrooms showers locker rooms shops cafeteria officesand related facilities as assigned; sweep mop and clean gymnasium floor asassigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events toassure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tableschairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains sinks toilets showers and urinals; cleanmirrors tile and windows.
• Report safety sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report andrecommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintainsecurity of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus;report infractions or rules to supervisor.
• Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards trays and erasers and empty pencilsharpeners; assemble move and arrange furniture supplies and equipment inpreparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
• Clean venetian blinds dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minornon-technical repairs as needed.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assignedareas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morningand on in the evenings as directed.
• Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Pick up and rake paper trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings;sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according toestablished procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitationprocedures and standards.
• Pack unpack load receive and store books supplies materials and other items.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums floor stripper cleaning buffer andpolisher carpet shampooer scrubbers high-pressure sprayer manual and powersweepers and power blower as assigned.
• Shovel plow and sand walk and steps as directed.
• Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observedmaintenance repair needs and safety issues.
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Basic methods materials tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
• Proper methods of storing equipment materials and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITIES:

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean orderly and secure condition.
• Use cleaning materials equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.
• Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Walk bend lift push and stand for extended periods of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 75 to 100 pounds of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must have an adequate range of motion in the upper extremities.
• This type of work may involve ascending and descending ladders stairs scaffolding and ramps and will involve walking or standing for extended periods.
• Perceiving the nature of sound near and far vision depth perception providing oral information the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
• Exposure to hot cold wet humid or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability toperform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law
• Must possess a valid Kentucky drivers license
• Has met the requirements for criminal records check and child abuse and neglect check as specified by Kentucky State Law

Contracts are with the district of Breckinridge County Public Schools not with individual note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location dutiesand/or responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.