This position is integral in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all employees and visitors. As a custodian, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the upkeep of our facilities, contributing to the overall operational efficiency. Your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will help uphold the high standards of our premises, making it a pleasant place for everyone.
- Perform regular cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies.
- Empty trash receptacles and remove waste materials.
- Respond promptly to requests for emergency cleanups.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and report shortages.
JOB GOAL: To provide a safe, clean and comfortable school environment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Building Security
1. Opens/closes the building each day. Determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
2. Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
Building Maintenance
1. Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
2. Operates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
3. Cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, library and faculty room daily; empties waste baskets in these areas.
4. Cleans corridors after each school day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
5. Cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures and floors daily, and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed.
6. Cleans and sanitizes all drinking fountains daily.
7. Cleans cafeteria dining areas after use.
8. Executes environmental accommodations related to student health and safety and implements specific cleaning directions and other required measures to further the protection of students and/or staff members with potentially life-threatening allergies and/or physical disabilities.
9. Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant operation.
10. Cleans chalkboards daily.
11. Moves furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by the head custodian or principal.
12. Complies with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of recyclables, trash, waste, and debris.
13. Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair, making minor repairs and reporting major repair needs promptly to the head custodian.
14. Cleans all windows on both the inside and outside as scheduled.
15. Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
Grounds maintenance
1. Keeps the grounds free from rubbish and debris.
2. Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary.
3. Displays the U.S. flag during school hours on days when school is in session.
4. Performs grounds-keeping chores including grass cutting, tree trimming, leaf raking and removal of litter, to maintain the grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
Other
1. May be required to wear a standard uniform selected by the district for security purposes.
2. Performs related duties as assigned.