Custodian

Job Description

Description:

Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events;

Attends in-service training (e.g. blood borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, maintenance training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures;

Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment;

Evaluates situations (e.g. involving staff, students, parents, the public, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution;

Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.;

Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities;

Paints interior of classrooms, offices, restrooms, etc. for the purpose of maintaining an attractive facility;

Repairs furniture and equipment as maybe required (e.g. faucets, toilets, light fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition;

Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, injured and ill students, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment;

Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to organization;

Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities; and

Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal or Management.

Requirements:

High School Diploma at minimum;

Operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tool, etc. and adhering to safety practices;

Good physical health including ability to lift 75 pounds, climb to high and difficult places and work at those places. Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, standing and walking. Repetitive motion with wrists hands and fingers. Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting and stooping. Occasional climbing and crawling;

At least two years’ experience working in a school environment preferred;

Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check and TB test;

Demonstrated ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and administrators; and

Ability to meet established deadlines.

Full-time