Custodian

Classified Job Description

CSEA Revised: December 8, 2014

NJUHSD Board Revised: January 14, 2015

Position Title: CUSTODIAN

Contract Term: 12 months per year

Salary Range: 18

GENERAL DEFINITION:

Keeps/maintains assigned buildings (rooms, office space, halls etc.) clean and orderly. UNDER SUPERVISION OF:

Principal/Designee

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs all general custodial duties, interior and exterior.

Sweeps, scrubs, mops and waxes floors

Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork and metalwork

Empties and clean waste receptacles

Cleans restrooms, cafeteria, gyms, halls and classrooms

Washes walls and windows

Sweeps and washes walks

Replaces light bulbs; cleans blinds

Assists in moving and arranging furniture

2. Performs minor light maintenance, i.e. installs dispensers, tighten loose screws for safety. 3. Maintains custodial equipment in good working order. Uses and cleans vacuums and scrubbing machines.

4. Assists in set up in auditorium or classrooms for special events or meetings. 5. Snow removal as needed including when called in after hours and on weekends to get the site ready for students.

6. Disposes of trash daily; keeps the grounds clean at all times; empties trash cans in designated areas.

7. Secures assigned run area and activates/deactivates alarms each night to ensure his/her area is secure.

8. Knowledge of handling and disposal of hazardous material. 9. Responsible for opening school and gates daily; checking premises for damage and/or needed attention.

10. May recycle materials to assist with site recycle efforts. 11. Operates all building/stadium lighting for facility users and ensures that all lights are turned off at the end of use.

12. Responsible for flags each day.

13. Works with student workers on various tasks including recycling materials. 14. Opens school buildings and gates daily at 6 a.m.; checks premises for damages and/or needed attention.

15. Cleans and maintains theater; sets up for functions. 16. Reports and attempts to resolve plant emergencies as soon as possible; responds to cell phone/radio calls in a timely manner.

17. Cleans and resets MPR daily following lunch period(s). 18. Responds to custodial requests by facility users. 19. Is available for emergencies.

20. Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience as a custodian or maintenance person desired. LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Performs arithmetic calculations at the level necessary for satisfactory job performance. Ability to calculate figures and amounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. REASONING ABILTIY:

Ability to independently problem solve unique student and employer situations. Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES:

Valid California driver’s license with good driving record. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

General knowledge of first aid and CPR. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Trustee policies. Demonstrate quality work and exceptional work habits. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear;

regularly use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tool, or controls;

frequently is required to reach with hands and arms;

occasionally required to sit;

frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward; and

frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails, and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 pounds such as bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreaser, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is form compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional related duties and additional related duties may be assigned.

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