Building Custodian - Flagview Intermediate School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

BUILDING CUSTODIAN

Job Family: Building Maintenance

Classification: Unlicensed Staff

Terms of Employment:

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under immediate supervision, cleans assigned area or facilities of the Elko County School District.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Cleans and shampoos rugs and carpets.
• Cleans floors by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, or scrubbing.
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes woodwork, furniture, glass, and other items.
• Services soap dispensers, towel boxes, and similar containers.
• Empties and cleans wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
• Cleans chalkboards, trays, and erasers.
• Moves and adjusts chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Strips, seals, and waxes floors.
• Removes spots and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets, and fixtures.
• Washes and scrubs walls, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures, and painted surfaces.
• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate.
• Operates power sweepers, polishers, and other power equipment.
• Performs such grounds-keeping activities such as grass cutting, tree and lawn trimming, fertilizing, etc. as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• May be required to move, assemble or disassemble furniture, equipment, or other items, or to assist other crafts in an emergency or as the need arises.
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Involves cleaning an assigned area on a daily basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Position Expectations):

• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive on time.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate and maintain custodial equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to learn the appropriate use of cleaning products.
• Ability to climb ladders for cleaning and changing of lights.
• Ability to work flexible work schedules.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, and the public.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High school graduation or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, college, technical, or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Custodial experience.

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

High school graduation or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, college, technical, or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).

EXAMPLES OF ASSIGNED WORK AREAS:

Elko County School District - schools (i.e., classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, school theaters, cafeterias, etc.), offices, grounds, construction sites, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Strength:

• Medium/Heavy - exert force to 50-100 lbs., occasionally; 25-50 lbs., frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

• Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, reaching, kneeling, handling, repetitive fine motor activities.

• Occasional climbing, balancing, crouching, and crawling.

• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

• Vision:

• Occasional near and far acuity, depth perception, and color vision.

• Environmental Conditions:

• Climate-controlled office setting and exposure to weather with temperatures ranging from mild to moderate to extreme cold/heat.

• Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud for occasional to frequent time periods.

• Hazards:

• Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED TO PERFORM TASKS:

Portable manlift, truck mounted carpet extractor, various cleaning equipment, (i.e., vacuum, buffer, etc.).

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in the Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 738-5196.