CUSTODIAN

Custodian Position

John Stark Regional High School is seeking a full-time 2nd shift custodian to work Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Experience is preferred. Please contact the Director of Facilities,, for more information.

Job Title: Custodian

Position Goal: To provide students, staff and the public with a safe, clean, healthy, attractive, comfortable and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

Reports to: Facilities Lead

Equipment Used: Current technology

Qualifications:

Produce a certificate of good health signed by licensed physician;

Ability to read and follow basic operating instructions;

Ability to write reports;

Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned;

Ability to be accurate, meet deadlines, and have effective oral and written communication skills;

Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;

Ability to work in groups and committees;

Hold valid driver's license; and

Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in the cleaning and maintenance of building, equipment and grounds;

Participate in necessary painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and of general mechanical areas;

Assist in set-up needs for school activities including meetings, dances, sports events, theater and music productions, public hearings and graduation;

Replace and repair broken windows, screens, and doors;

Assist general mechanics in remodeling and renovation work;

Maintain school grounds and property;

Assist in snow removal and in sanding walkways, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as appropriate;

Conduct daily checks to ensure that all exit doors are open and that all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy;

Prepare requisitions and receives supplies and equipment and maintains necessary inventories;

Assume responsibility for the general security and fire safety of all school buildings;

Assume responsibility for moving of furniture, supplies, and equipment as required;

Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times;

Follow the appropriate guidelines for usage, proper care, raising and lowering of the American Flag;

Clean corridors after each school day, and during the day when warranted;

Scrub, wash, and disinfect restroom floors as well as cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily;

Wash all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if necessary;

Keep the ground free from rubbish;

Perform such yard keeping chores (grass cutting, tree trimming, etc.) as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition;

Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition;

Report equipment malfunctions and unsafe building and grounds conditions promptly to the principal or supervisor;

Remain on the school premises during scheduled work hours;

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students and employees of the school; and

Perform all other duties associated with the overall facility management as determined by the administration.

Evaluation: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the Principal or his/her designee.

I have reviewed this job description and am able to perform the responsibilities of the job __with, __without accommodations.

Signature: Date:

Physical Activity Requirements: LIFT up to 10 lbs. Frequently TWISTING Frequently LIFT 11 to 25 lbs. Frequently BENDING Frequently LIFT 26 to 50 lbs. Frequently CRAWLING Not Required LIFT over 50 lbs. Frequently SQUATTING Occasionally KNEELING Occasionally CARRY up to 10 lbs. Frequently CROUCHING Rarely CARRY 11 to 25 lbs Frequently CLIMBING Occasionally CARRY 26 to 50 lbs. Frequently BALANCING Not Required CARRY over 50 lbs. Frequently

Work Surfaces: REACH above Occasionally Standard office desk and chair, benches, stools, and other workshop furniture such as work shoulder height tables, counter tops, and computer work station. Carpeted and tiled floors.

REACH at shoulder height Frequently

Summary of Occupational Exposures: shoulder height Floor and bathroom cleaners, cleaning agents and solvents, heating fuels. Incumbents may be exposed to extremes of heat, cold, and wet weather.

PUSH/PULL Occasionally

Controls and Equipment Used: HAND MANIPULATION: Office equipment, computer, phone, cable/electric test equipment & small hand tools GRASPING Frequently

Other Considerations and Requirements: TORTORQUING Frequently • Employee should be physically able as job includes lifting and stair climbing as well FINGERING Frequently as routine and repetitive tasks.

Employee must be able to perform various tasks as required in maintaining school buildings.

Employee follows a written or verbal work schedule and is expected to work independently.

Employee has the responsibility and the authority to address unsafe student behaviors and report such to an administrator or a person in a supervisory role.

Cognitive and Sensory Requirements:

Talking: Necessary for communicating with others.

Hearing: Necessary for receiving instructions and queries.

Sight: Necessary for doing job effectively and correctly.

Tasting & Smelling required to detect odors, such as natural gas, electrical smoke, etc.