HS Custodian - 2nd Shift 2pm - 10pm M-F

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: The Custodian is responsible for keeping assigned building(s) clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established district policies and standards. A custodian must maintain all assigned building(s) in a state of operational excellence such that they present no interruptions, distractions, or obstacles to the education program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform regular custodial duties in assigned area(s) of building(s) as defined in this job description and the Standards of Productivity.
• Accept instructions from the head custodian/assistant head custodian verbally or in writing.
• Provide services as necessary to support curricular and extracurricular events and activities.
• Performs on-going preventive maintenance and minor repairs on plumbing, custodial equipment, ventilation, building structure, and hardware.
• Maintain inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Restock disposable custodial/maintenance items and provide head custodian/assistant head custodian with inventory usage data.
• Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, furniture, etc. in the building(s).
• Assist visiting members of the public who are utilizing the facilities.
• Maintain work related records and prepare work reports as directed.
• Project a positive image for the School District with his/her team, whenever the public, guests, or visitors are in the building.
• Work closely with the head custodian/assistant head custodian and/or the building principal to be prepared for scheduled evening activities and unscheduled events as needed.
• Shovel snow and salt walks as needed.
• Mow lawns and maintain flowers and shrubbery as needed.
• Maintain building and grounds security by opening/closing the building each school day and during special events as directed.
• Work on call as needed at any time for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime, or special needs falling outside of normal working hours.
• Identify and schedule work to be performed during summer, winter and spring breaks.
• Accept other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or his/her designee. Daily Duties:
• Check daily activities schedule to see if any special equipment must be set up.
• Perform general clean up-any and all incidents as they arise.
• Remove snow (as needed) from sidewalks. Note that snow should be removed as it falls rather than after it falls. It should be removed to the bare cement.
• Inspect entrances and sidewalks for damage, clutter/dirt, malfunction, or other hazards.
• Vacuum all entrance mats, outside mats, and clean sidewalk up to 10 feet from entrance.
• Wet mop inside of entrances if wet or in bad condition.
• Sweep all stairways.
• Machine vacuum all carpeted surfaces.
• Clip all carpet sprigs as necessary.
• Remove all spots from carpet.
• Extract soiled areas on carpets as needed.
• Remove gum from floors.
• Dust mop and sweep corners of all tiled classrooms and adjacent rooms. Wet mop if needed.
• Spot vacuum all classrooms, offices, and other carpeted areas. Pick up any paper left on the floor.
• Make sure rooms appear orderly.
• Empty all trash cans (rinse or wash if needed).
• Put all trash in dumpsters.
• Remove all marks from walls and lockers nightly.
• Replace defective light bulbs as needed.
• Wash all main entrance windows.
• Thoroughly clean all surfaces in restrooms.
• Clean all drinking fountains.
• Lock all doors as directed by the building principal or his/her designee and lock all outside doors as soon as daily activities are over.
• Close and lock all windows.
• Clean all equipment after use (e.g., mop, buckets, and custodian's service sink).
• Hang up brooms, dust mops, and wet mops. Do not stand them against the wall.
• Clean and straighten the janitor's closet.
• Keep shelves and supplies in neat order and stocked with supplies.
• Turn in any items or articles found to the Main Office Lost and Found.
• Check entire area for vandalism and report to the Head Custodian/Assistant Head Custodian.
• Assist other employees with cleanup after large activities.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Weekly Duties:

• Sweep under all entrance mats (both inside and outside).
• Dust mop and sweep out corners of all the tiled areas that are not covered under daily routines.
• Vacuum all carpets thoroughly in work areas according to schedule.
• Wet mop tiled areas. Wax, if needed.
• Wash all desktops, chairs, and furniture according to schedule.
• Dust everything in rooms and corridors according to schedule.
• Make sure all lockers are dusted and marks are removed.
• Wash all hallway door windows.
• Clean cove molding and edges thoroughly.
• Clean all whiteboards according to schedule.
• Wash display case glass if needed.
• Check the furniture once a week for breakage and either repair it or report it to the head custodian/assistant head custodian.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Monthly Duties:

• Vacuum or clean all intakes and exhaust ventilating louvers in ceilings and walls of every room.
• Clean out all storage rooms.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

December, February, and April Break Duties:

• Change out filters in univents and lubricate motors.
• Light-scrub and re-wax all hard tile floors. Strip if needed.
• Extract carpeted rooms as needed.
• Extract entrance mats.
• Lightly dust all rooms.
• Wash all desktops.
• Wash inside of all windows.
• Scrub floors and clean all walls and partitions in restrooms.
• Make sure all sinks, urinals, and toilets are cleaned (in, under, and around).
• Accept other duties assigned.

Summer Duties:

• Wash all windows inside and out.
• Wash all desks (including teachers) inside and out.
• Wash all walls as needed.
• Remove all dirt from lights and high-dust everything.
• Wash all doors and frames. Pay special attention around lock assembly.
• Scrub all floors and re-wax, strip if needed.
• Thoroughly vacuum all carpeted areas and extract.
• Completely clean all fixtures, furniture, ceiling, walls and floors.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a custodian encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

There is the potential for significant overtime, especially on weekends and some holidays. The employee is expected, with reasonable notice from the Head Custodian/Assistant Head Custodian, to make him/herself available to perform overtime work.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors, including during both hot and cold weather. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some evening and weekend work can be expected on a regular basis (i.e. more than twice per month).

There is a high probability that contact with blood-borne materials will occur within daily duties. All duties and procedures are to be performed within health safety standards as established by local and state OSHA and school district emergency procedures.

Equipment Used:

The custodian should expect to move, operate, and clean various manually powered brooms, mops, vacuums, dusting tools, and snow shovels as well as mechanically powered waxing and buffing equipment, lawn-mowers and grass trimmers. He/she will be expected to climb and work from ladders as necessary. The custodian will also handle and apply chemical cleaning agents, some of which may be toxic if handled improperly. All custodial staff will undergo training with regard to equipment and chemical use.

General Qualifications:

To be eligible for employment as a custodian, a person shall demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to complete the assigned work efficiently. The person must be able to operate, maintain, and make adjustments to various types of equipment, as needed. He/she must also have the ability to pass a written and physical test, as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. He/she is required to perform duties within the expectations of all district requirements and school committee policies. He/she must understand proper procedures, handbook rules, school schedules, (i.e., practice times, game times - both home and away) and maintain confidentiality with regard to students and staff. He/she must also be available for duties on some Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and evenings as assigned.

Moreover, the individual must be adaptable to working around children and possess skills for maintaining school buildings in a manner acceptable to the general health and safety standards of school buildings. He/.she must also develop a basic understanding of the following areas: school committee policies and procedures, school public relations, the role of public schools in the community, safe operation of mechanical equipment, and the importance of developing constructive working relationships with supervisors, fellow workers, students, the general public and visitors to the school.

Educational Requirements, Credentials, and Licenses:

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/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Two years or equivalent experience in the custodial field. Prior leadership experience. Basic computer knowledge, knowledge of building layouts, systems, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations.

Physical Requirements:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and give and receive oral and written instructions. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools and rungs of ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including cleaning supplies, pails, and bags/boxes. Occasionally, the employee will lift or move up to 80 pounds, including bags of salt and furniture. The employee will sometimes push or pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines, etc. This job requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.