Summary: The job of the custodian was established for the purpose of providing custodial services at assigned site(s); ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

Qualifications/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of chemical hazards
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend written and oral instruction
• Ability to work in all weather temperatures and lighting conditions
• Meet all job standards in a time sensitive manner
• Ability to meet quality and quantity standards in job duties
• Meet all District safety requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Functions:

• Clean assigned facilities and/or grounds which shall include but not limited to the following: sweep, dust, strip, mop, polish, wax, buff, and vacuum; clean snow and ice from sidewalks and entrances and clean debris
• Empty all inside and outside trash containers
• Assist with periodic or emergency classroom clean-up duties
• Open, close, and secure the building each school day
• Assist with moving, setting up, and storage of classroom equipment, furniture, and curriculum materials
• Perform summer maintenance

General Responsibilities:

• Respond to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Replenish classroom and restroom supplies to ensure adequate quantities for daily use
• Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with school district staff and community members
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Building Administration

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, crawling, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Exposure to significant lifting
• Must work indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperatures
• Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job

Terms of Employment: Twelve-month position. 40-hour work week or as established by the Board. Schedules and shifts may be altered depending upon the critical nature or emergency circumstances of the job.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy concerning evaluation of classified personnel.