Custodian

Cleans School facilities to provide an impeccable safe, clean, and healthy work / learning environment. Assists with other facilities maintenance requirements as necessary

General Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, polish, and vacuum floors, hallways, stairs, classrooms, and offices.

• Clean light fixtures, ceilings, and vents, wall, furniture, windows, and window coverings.

• Clean restrooms and restock paper and soap supplies.

• Inform Supervisor when routine maintenance and service is need on custodial equipment for function and safety

concerns.

• Empty trash receptacles, clean containers as required, and bag trash for proper disposal.

• Shampoo and clean carpets and buff and polish floors which will require the use of mechanical equipment.

• May be required to drive a golf cart or other School vehicles.

• Perform set-up and break-down for a variety of School events. Move furniture and other items, set-up tables, chairs,

table clothes, coolers, etc. unassisted, if required.

• Lock doors after cleaning areas.

• Must adhere to work schedule and attendance requirements as assigned by Supervisor.

• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of

workplace safety and environmental practices.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:
General Qualifications/Skill:
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• Required to have valid drivers’ license for operation of School vehicles.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
• Previous experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work independently as well as assisting others in a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to read English instructions and work-orders; understand verbal instructions; read, understand, and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects, operate vacuums, and other related equipment (see physical requirements for weight criteria).
• Able to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to climb and use a ladder as required to complete duties.
• Must be able to have flexibility in work hours, as well as be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays."

Physical Requirements:
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Significant walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and move up to 60 pounds; may involve overhead lifting.

Working Conditions:
• Generally, work is in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends, and extended hours as the School requires.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.
• Will be exposed to various cleaning chemicals.