Tongue River Custodian

Custodian

FLSA

STATUS

Non

Exempt

POSITION

SUMMARY

The

job

of

Custodian

is

done

for

the

purpose(s)

of

providing

custodial

services

at

assigned

sites;

ensuring

attractive,

sanitary

and

safe

environment

for

students,

staff

and

visitors;

performing

a

variety

of

special

cleaning

operations;

and

assisting

in

preparing

facilities

for

classroom

activities

and

campus

events.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Arranges

furniture

and

equipment

for

the

purpose

of

providing

adequate

preparations

for

special

events.

Assists

with

site

snow

removal

(e.g.

driveways,

sidewalks,

parking

areas,

steps,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

access

and

safety.

Attends

in-service

training,

workshops,

etc.

for

the

purpose

of

gathering

information

required

to

perform

job

functions.

Cleans

assigned

facilities

and/or

grounds

(e.g.

classrooms,

offices,

gym,

restrooms,

multipurpose

rooms,

grounds,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

maintaining

a

sanitary,

safe

and

attractive

environment.

Delivers

a

variety

of

items

(e.g.

supplies,

mail,

packages,

furniture,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

distributing

materials

to

the

appropriate

parties

within

the

site.

Informs

students

and

other

site

personnel

for

the

purpose

of

providing

information

and

direction

regarding

activities,

safety

issues

and/or

proper

maintenance

of

facilities

and

equipment.

Monitors

students

and

staff

in

and

around

work

areas

(e.g.

halls,

multipurpose

rooms,

lunch

room,

restrooms,

grounds,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

preventing

injuries

and

ensuring

site

safety.

Performs

summer

maintenance

(e.g.

strip/wax

floors,

moving

furniture,

paints,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

completing

and/or

facilitating

summer

construction.

Performs

minor,

job

related,

maintenance

on

custodial

equipment,

classroom

furniture

of

fixtures

and

the

building

(e.g.

changes

vacuum

cleaner

belts,

bags,

repairs

desk

and

tables,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

proper

functioning

and

usability

of

items.

Performs

ground

keeping

chores

as

assigned

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

grounds

are

maintained

in

an

attractive

and

safe

condition.

Prepares

site

for

daily

operations

(e.g.

opening

gates,

raising

flags,

sweeping

walkway,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

facilities

are

operational

and

hazard

free.

Regulates

heating

and

ventilation

systems

as

directed

or

trained

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

units

are

operating

correctly

and

a

comfortable

temperature

is

maintained.

Replenishes

classroom

and

restroom

supplies

(e.g.

paper

towels,

soap,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

adequate

quantities

for

daily

use.

Requests

equipment

and

supplies

for

the

purpose

of

maintaining

inventory

and

ensuring

the

availability

of

required

items.

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Responds

to

immediate

safety

and/or

operational

concerns

during

and

after

standard

hours

(e.g.

facility

damage,

vandalism,

alarms,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

taking

appropriate

action

or

notifying

appropriate

personnel

for

resolution.

Responds

to

inquiries

from

staff,

students,

parents,

and/or

visitors

for

the

purpose

of

providing

information,

taking

appropriate

action

and/or

directing

to

appropriate

personnel

for

resolution.

Secures

facilities

and

grounds

(e.g.

doors,

gates,

alarms,

lights,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

minimizing

property

damage,

equipment

loss

and/or

potential

liability.

Supports

other

site

maintenance

staff

(e.g.

grounds,

trades,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

completing

site

custodial

activities.

Performs

other

related

duties

as

assigned

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

the

efficient

and

effective

functioning

of

the

work

unit.

SUPERVISORY

CONTROLS

This

position

reports

to

the

Building

and

Grounds

Coordinator

and

Principal.

This

position

does

not

supervise

any

other

staff.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS,

ABILITIES

AND

OTHER

COMPETENCIES

Ability

to

perform

multiple

tasks

with

a

need

to

occasionally

upgrade

skills

in

order

to

meet

changing

job

conditions.

Specific

skill-based

competencies

required

to

satisfactorily

perform

the

functions

of

the

job

include:

operating

equipment

used

in

industrial

maintenance

including

electrical

cleaning

equipment,

common

tools,

etc.;

and

adhering

to

safety

practices.

Ability

to

perform

basic

math,

including

calculations

using

fractions,

percents,

and/or

ratios;

read

a

variety

of

manuals,

write

documents

following

prescribed

formats,

and/or

present

information

to

others;

and

understand

complex,

multi-step

written

and

oral

instructions.

Specific

knowledge-based

competencies

required

to

satisfactorily

perform

the

functions

of

the

job

include:

methods

of

industrial

cleaning;

safety

practices

and

procedures;

and

is

familiar

with

current

and

emerging

technology

used

in

the

custodial

area.

Able

to

schedule

activities,

collate

data;

and

use

job-related

equipment.

Flexibility

is

required

to

work

with

others

in

a

variety

of

circumstances;

work

with

data

utilizing

defined

and

similar

processes;

and

operate

equipment

using

standardized

methods.

Ability

is

also

required

to

work

with

a

wide

diversity

of

individuals;

work

with

similar

types

of

data;

and

utilize

a

variety

of

job-related

equipment.

Some

problem

solving

may

be

required

to

identify

issues

and

select

action

plans.

Problem

solving

with

data

may

require

independent

interpretation;

and

problem

solving

with

equipment

is

limited

to

moderate.

Specific

ability

based

competencies

required

to

satisfactorily

perform

the

functions

of

the

job

include:

adapting

to

changing

work

priorities;

communicating

with

diverse

groups;

meeting

deadlines

and

schedules;

working

as

part

of

a

team;

working

with

constant

interruptions.

Able

to

work

under

limited

supervision

using

standardized

practices

and/or

methods;

leading,

guiding,

and/or

coordinating

others;

and

operating

within

a

defined

budget;

utilization

of

some

resources

from

other

work

units

is

often

required

to

perform

the

job

functions.

There

is

a

continual

opportunity

to

impact

the

organization's

services.

EDUCATION,

EXPERIENCE,

CERTIFICATION

AND

LICENSES

Job

related

experience

is

desired.

High

school

diploma

or

equivalent.

Required

annual

trainings

WORK

ENVIRONMENT

The

usual

and

customary

methods

of

performing

the

job

functions

require

the

following

physical

demands:

significant

lifting,

carrying,

pushing,

and/or

pulling,

frequent

climbing

and

balancing,

significant

stooping,

kneeling,

crouching,

and/or

crawling

and

significant

fine

finger

dexterity.

Generally

the

job

requires

10%

sitting,

45%

walking,

and

45%

standing.

The

job

is

performed

at

some

temperature

extremes

and

under

conditions

with

some

exposure

to

risk

of

injury

and/or

illness.

BACKGROUND

CHECK

As

part

of

our

hiring

process,

we

will

conduct

a

background

check

on

all

potential

employees,

which

may

include

a

review

of

your

criminal

history,

employment

verification,

and

education

records.

Custodian

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I

have

reviewed

this

job

description

and

I

understand

all

the

requirements,

my

job

duties

and

responsibilities.

I

am

able

to

perform

the

essential

functions

as

outlined.

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Employee

Signature

Date

Custodian

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