Job Title:                    BUILDING CUSTODIAN

Department:              Building & Grounds

Reports to:                 Head Custodian & Director of Maintenance

Classification:            Non-exempt / Support Staff

Evaluation:                 Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions

                                   of the board’s policy on evaluation of personnel. 

 

SUMMARY 

The custodial staff is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitized and attractive learning environment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Clean all indoor facilities including floors, walls, windows and surfaces in all rooms and hallways.
• Use cleaning materials and techniques as directed.
• Assist with implementation of the district’s pest management program.
• Assist with seasonal grounds work such as snow, ice and leaf removal and lawn care.
• Restock disposable items such as soap and paper towels.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Responsible for other duties as may be assigned.
• Knowledge and experience in working with young children is preferred. 

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

N/A

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Background Checks

Clearance on all background checks required by law that is satisfactory to the Administration.  

 

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

Language

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals in English.
• Write routine reports and memos.
• Respond to requests from staff members.

Reasoning

• Solve practical problems.
• Interpret instructions given orally, or in writing by diagram or form. 

Technology

• Minimal use of technology is required including data entry into inventory records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Physical Requirements

• While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, bend, squat, stoop and kneel.
• The employee may have to use therapeutic restraint at times.
• Specific vision requirements include close and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

  

Hours / Attendance / Travel  

Beginning and ending work hours will be established by the supervisor. Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. In-district travel may be required to perform duties of this position.

 

 

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT 

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works indoors and occasionally works outdoors.  The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment.  The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud.

 

As a political subdivision, employer, recipient of federal funds, and educational institution, the Board of Education is prohibited from, and hereby declares a policy against engaging in unlawful discrimination, including harassment creating a hostile environment, on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, and with regard to employment. The Board is an equal opportunity employer.