School Custodian (Day Shift)

12-month full time hourly position. Morning/day shift Definition: Under the supervision of an assigned supervisor performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility during a designated day shift; maintains buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean orderly and secure Characteristics: The Custodian Classification is an entry level position. Incumbents must be capable of working reliably and independently to carry out assigned tasks and work Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Performs routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility during a designated day shift; sweeps scrubs mops strips waxes and polish floors; vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms offices workshops and other work areas; spots clean and shampoo carpets Cleans classrooms cafeterias gymnasiums auditoriums lounges offices locker rooms hallways and other facilities as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empties waste receptacles; spots mop spills; removes gum debris and graffiti as needed. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks toilets and urinals; fills dispensers with towels soap toilet paper and other items; washes mirrors tile walls and windows; unclog drains and toilets. Picks up paper and other debris from school grounds walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities; sweeps concrete surfaces adjacent to school buildings. Assists with basic grounds maintenance duties including watering plants cleans planter boxes and performing minor trimming and weeding. Operates custodial equipment such as vacuums mops small hand and power tools buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned. Replaces light bulbs and tubes; cleans boards trays and erasers; empties pencil sharpeners; cleans tables chairs and floors. Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; prep