Custodian

JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Regulate heat, ventilation, and air condition systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity

Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are locked and all panic bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy

Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture weekly

Clean corridors during the day and after school each day

Scrub and disinfect toilets and bathroom floors daily

Clean 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

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

Make minor building repairs

Report major repairs needed and any damage to school property to the principal promptly

Replace light bulbs as needed

Assume responsibilities for opening and closing the building each school day determining before leaving that all doors/windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off

Conduct an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair

Store and dispose of trash, rubbish, and waste in compliance with local laws and procedures

Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal

Attend in-service/staff development training

Inform the principal of needed supplies, equipment, and requisitions in a timely manner so that custodian duties are not hindered

Remain on school premises during school hours except during lunch

Attend school functions during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and services requested/needed

Maintain a regular schedule of all motor and other mechanical equipment servicing

Clean and repair equipment and furniture on a timely available basis

Paints walls and furniture if time permits

Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s)