TITLE: Custodian

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. U.S. Citizen or authorized alien.
2. High school diploma or its equivalent preferred but not required.
3. Satisfactory completion of two-hour asbestos awareness training course within sixty days of employment.
4. Satisfactory completion of Red Cross First Aid Course including CPR within 60 days of employment
5. Must be able to read and understand job and product directions.
6. Must be dependable, honest, and reliable.
7. Must pass a general physical examination.
8. Must pass a criminal background check and drug test. 

REPORTS TO:  Head Custodian, Principal, Assistant Principal or Assistant Superintendent of

                       Operations

SUPERVISES:  May supervise others in some situations as directed by Head Custodian,

                        Principal, Assistant Principal or Assistant Superintendent of Operations

JOB GOAL:  To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient

                    place in which to learn, play, and develop.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1.  Is punctual in arriving at duty/assignment.

  2.  Establishes and maintains good rapport with all individuals in the job environment.

  3.  Uses time allotted to the assignment efficiently.

  4.  Remains calm and mature in his/her reactions.

  5.  Accepts change and responsibilities in a positive manner.

  6.  Is supportive of the school district’s policies and procedures.

  7.  Reflects professionalism in speech and manner in working with students, parents,

       faculty, and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

     1.  Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat

          and clean at all times.

     2.  Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures

          appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and

          electricity.

     3.  Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open during the hours of building

          occupancy.

     4.  Sweeps classrooms daily and dusts furniture.

     5.  Cleans corridors as required.

     6.  Cleans and disinfects restrooms daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking

          fountains daily.

     7.  Washes all windows on both inside and outside as required.

     8.  Keeps the grounds free from rubbish.

     9.  Performs such yard keeping chores as grass cutting, shrub trimming, and the like, as

          necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.

    10. Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of  

          preservation.

    11. Cleans all chalkboards as required.

    12. Makes minor building repairs.

    13. Reports promptly to the head custodian, principal or assistant principal repairs

          needed.

    14. Maintains on a regular schedule all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring

          scheduled servicing.

    15. Reports immediately to the head custodian, principal or assistant principal any

          damage to school property.

    16. Remains on the school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours,

         when the use of the building has been authorized and the person in charge of plant

         operations requires his/her attendance.

    17. Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.

    18. Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as

          directed by the person in charge of plant operations.

    19. Complies with laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and

          hazardous materials.

    20. Regularly monitors all electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe

          condition.

    21. Routinely monitors fire extinguishers for proper working condition.

    22. Changes air conditioner filters on a regularly scheduled basis.

    23. Provides assistance to central office maintenance personnel when on campus.

    24. Assists cafeteria staff.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Head Custodian, Principal, Assistant Principal or Assistant Superintendent of Operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

1. Must be in good health.
2. Must possess physical skills and stamina to perform job responsibilities.
3. Must be able to perform tasks including the operation of equipment such as buffers, lawn mowers, weed-wackers, scrub and vacuum machines, tractors, hand tools, and hand trucks (dollies) etc.
4. Must be physically able to perform tasks including mopping, stooping, bending, crawling, balancing, carrying ladders, pulling, reaching up and down and heavy lifting (50 pounds and over).
5. Hours can be prolonged or irregular with some travel included.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: ACCOUNTABILITY:

     The custodian performs his duties both inside and outside. The custodian can be exposed

     to temperature variations of hot and cold. Biological and chemical exposures are

     present. Surface can be wet, slippery, and a variety of inclines.  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) months; salary in accordance with current salary schedule.

ACCOUNTABILITY:   Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

The Superintendent reserves the right to review, revise, update or change the job and any/all duties due to changes in job content, organizational structure, or state or federal laws.