MES Part Time Custodian

CUSTODIAN 

MAYFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Class Code: 7609 

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Perform routine custodial activitiesatan assigned school site or facility to maintainbuildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in aclean, orderly and secure condition. 

REPORTS TO: Principal                                                                APPROVED: 9/18/2017

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairsasassigned. 
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spotmopspills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior andtoprotectthebuilding from damage; cleantables, chairs and floors afterlunchperiods as assigned. 
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; cleanmirrors, tile and windows. 
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommendneedfor maintenance repairstoappropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus;report infractions or rulestosupervisor. 
• Wash windows and walls; clean markerboards and chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classroomsandmulti-purpose roomsforspecial events ormeetings. 
• Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor,non-technical repairsasneeded. 
• Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas accordingtoestablished guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning andoninthe evenings as directed. 
• Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures. 
• Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings;sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according toestablished procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitationprocedures and standards. 
• Pack, unpack, load, receiveandstore books, supplies, materials and otheritems. Operate cleaning equipment suchasvacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned. 
• Shovel, plow, andtreatwalk and steps as directed 
• Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observedmaintenance, repair needs and safety issues. 
• Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 
• Dress appropriately for the job. 
• Maintain a regular punctual attendance. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routinemaintenance. 
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materialsandsupplies. 
• Proper lifting techniques. 

ABILITY TO: 

• Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintainbuildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areasina clean, orderly and securecondition. 
• Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determinedstandards. 
• Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and useofequipmentand supplies used in custodial work. 
• Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures. 
• Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security. 
• Perform minor non-technical repairs. 
• Observe and report need for maintenance and repair. 
• Perform heavy physical labor. 
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Meet schedules and time lines. 
• Communicate effectively with others. 
• Inspect and assurethesecurity of facilities during assigned shift. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:(Preferred) 

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstratedprogress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.