Custodian - Banschbach MS

Job Title: Custodian Reports to: Custodial Services Supervisor Principal Dept.: School Assigned Campus: Primary Purpose

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications

• Education: None specified
• Certification: None specified
• Special Knowledge: None specified
• Skills:
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.
• Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Cleaning

• Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

• Assist with opening and closing building each school day, checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands

• Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs, ladders, grasping, squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching.
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over on a daily basis.

Environmental Factors

• Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces.
• Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Dust, toxic chemicals, and materials regularly.
• Work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours.

Tools/Equipment Used

• Buffer
• Stripper
• Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
• Electric drill
• Hand tools
• Shampooer
• Lawn mower
• Edger
• Weed eater