BUILDING ATTENDANT- SUBSTITUTE

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings,

locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

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 repairs as assigned.

? Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related

facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop

spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to

protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as

assigned.

? Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors,

tile and windows.

? Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend

need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings;

report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or rules to

supervisor.

? Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil

sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing

classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.

? Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor,

non-technical repairs as needed.

? Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas

according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the

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 to established procedures;

wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.

? Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.

? Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and

polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers

and power blower as assigned.

? Shovel, plow and sand walk and steps as directed.

? Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed

maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.

? Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.

? Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

? Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine

maintenance.

? Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

? Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

? Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain

buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure

condition.

? Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.

? Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and

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 assure the security 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:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated

progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.