Custodian

The School Custodian is a vital member of the school staff responsible for maintaining a clean safe and organized environment within the school premises. The Custodian is involved in a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall well-being and functionality of the school.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

• Sweeps mops and vacuums floors to keep them clean and free from debris.
• Cleans and sanitizes classrooms restrooms hallways offices and other areas on a regular basis.
• Empties and cleans trash cans and recycling bins ensuring proper waste separation.
• Dusts and wipes down surfaces including desks windowsills and fixtures.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms restocking supplies as needed.
• Monitors and maintains cleanliness in restrooms throughout the day.
• Assists in setting up chairs tables and equipment for school events and meetings.
• Cleans up after events and restores the space to its original condition.
• Maintains a safe environment by promptly addressing spills removing obstacles and ensuring clear emergency exits.
• Reports any safety hazards or security concerns to school administration.
• Conducts routine checks on lighting plumbing and HVAC systems to identify maintenance needs.
• Reports maintenance issues beyond custodial scope to appropriate staff.
• Uses eco-friendly cleaning products and practices to minimize the impact on the environment.
• Follows proper procedures for waste disposal and chemical handling.
• Works collaboratively with other custodians and school staff to ensure the overall cleanliness and functionality of the school.
• Communicates effectively with teachers students and staff to address cleaning and maintenance needs.
• Be adaptable to changing cleaning priorities based on school events and activities.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance while interacting with students staff and visitors.
• Adheres to school policies safety regulations and health guidelines.
• Efficiently manages tasks and responsibilities to complete daily cleaning routines and respond to immediate cleaning needs.

Qualifications Education and Experience

Necessary and desirable qualifications include but are not limited to the following:

• Must have a passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for building a strong mission-driven organization.
• Commitment to the companys mission vision and growth.
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment chemicals and techniques.
• Basic understanding of safety protocols and procedures.
• A keen eye for cleanliness and the ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization.
• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and manage cleaning routines efficiently.
• Good communication skills to interact with students staff and visitors in a respectful and professional manner.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential to ensure the school is properly maintained and ready for each school day.
• Ability to identify cleaning needs and take initiative to address them without constant supervision.
• Capacity to identify and resolve minor maintenance issues and communicate larger problems to appropriate staff.
• Respect for diversity and the ability to interact respectfully with a diverse student and staff population.
• Education Preferred:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience Preferred:
• Previous custodial janitorial or cleaning experience is preferred.
• Experience in a school or educational setting is beneficial.

Working Conditions

Custodians work indoors and outdoors depending on the tasks and the schools layout. They may work in a variety of spaces including classrooms offices hallways restrooms gyms and outdoor areas. School custodians often work shifts that align with the schools schedule. This might include early morning evening or weekend shifts.

Exposure to Cleaning Agents and knowledge of proper handling storage and safety precautions is important.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; significant fine finger dexterity and standing for extended periods. Stamina to handle the demands of cleaning and maintaining a school environment.

Reasonable accommodation can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

Supervision Received

Occasional minimal guidance but follows established work methods.

Direct Reports

None.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job. However this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties qualifications or physical demands associated with the position.