Custodian 2nd Shift

Custodian

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the supervision of the Principal in collaboration with the Custodial Supervisor or Head Custodian the Custodian is responsible for maintaining safe and clean school buildings and facilities for students staff and visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine semi-skilled custodial work in the care and cleaning of school buildings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with site staff parents and visitors officials and employees
• Organize daily activities and maintain scheduled duties
• Must be able to lift and/or move 25Ibs
• Sweep or dust mop floors daily in assigned area
• Vacuum carpets daily and /or shampoo carpets as needed to maintain in good condition
• Scrub and clean toilets including mirrors wash basins urinals commodes sinks etc. and ensure restrooms are properly supplied
• Willing to learn to use custodial equipment such as buffer side by side scrubber hygienica machines etc.
• Dust furniture walls window sills baseboards chalk trays and other woodworks including those that require ladders
• Wash walls woodwork blinds etc.
• Clean drinking fountains
• Clean and polish brass or other metal fixtures
• Clean any area as required for accidents and illnesses including during lunch periods
• Move furniture as required and set up for special events
• Spray buff scrub strip and refinish all types of floors
• Secure buildings
• Remove trash from building and place in dumpster
• Replace light bulbs in overhead fixtures including those needing ladders
• Shovel snow cut grass trim shrubbery etc.
• Maintain availability 24 hours a day if necessary due to emergency or snow removal operations
• Maintain and clean equipment and notify supervisors of equipment condition
• Maintain clean and organized storage rooms
• Perform minor building maintenance as required
• Maintain building in a safe clean condition and report needed repairs or any emergency/safety issue to Building Principal and Head Custodian
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of cleaning methods materials and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to get along well with others
• Thorough in performance of responsibilities
• Basic computer skills including Windows Outlook

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED