Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform custodial/maintenance support for school activities. Custodian will strive to provide a clean, healthful, and pleasant environment for students, staff, and school patrons.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with the building Principal or Supervisor.
• Comply with OSHA regulations.
• Complete daily routine custodial duties in all areas of the building: Cleaning of classrooms, offices, lavatories, drinking fountains, corridors, stairways, windows, and common areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash, and recycling throughout the building.
• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention.
• Follow through and complete assignments without supervision.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and exits. Maintain ingress & egress of the building. Apply ice melt as required.
• Clean light fixtures and change bulbs or lamps, as needed.
• Anticipate supply needs and order/receive supplies, as needed.
• Maintain assigned custodial equipment in clean, operational-ready condition and report any repairs to the Principal or Director of Buildings & Grounds.
• Maintain custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition.
• Make minor repairs, modifications, or light construction as required i.e.: plumbing/ carpentry/ electrical/painting.
• Perform related or special tasks assigned by the Principal or Director of Buildings & Grounds.
• Notify the Principal and Director of Buildings & Grounds of any necessary repairs or malfunctions on a daily basis.
• Monitor building systems including HVAC, and lighting to ensure an efficient and safe environment.
• Set up and break down for special/school events.
• Examine buildings regularly for fire safety/student safety/security issues.

In the event of an emergency or snowfall, custodial staff are subject to call in for duties other than their regular assignment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to receive administrative supervision from, and is evaluated by the Facilities Director.  Receives daily work assignments from the Facilities Director and/or Building Administrator.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory duties.  May train or assist co-workers, but generally works along with those persons.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:

• Education and Experience. High school degree, or equivalent, plus 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Commercial cleaning experience preferred. Experience waxing and stripping floors, using a scrubber, floor buffer, commercial vacuum, and other floor machines is also preferred, as well as knowledge and skill related to routine housekeeping and maintenance work.
• Language Skills. Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Mathematical Skills. Good basic mathematical skills including the ability to perform operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Communication and interpersonal Skills. Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently, and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations.  Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts.
• Competencies. The individual in this position must possess the following:
• Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible, and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Cooperation – being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity – being honest and ethical.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Independence – guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Social Orientation – preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS.  Employee must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above, in addition to the following (Frequency Codes described below):

                    Frequency                              Description

                    Sometimes               S            Activity may exist sporadically, but not on a consistent basis.

                    Occasionally            O           activity exists on a consistent basis for less than 1/3 of the time 

                    Frequently               F            activity exists from 1/3 of the time up to 2/3 of the time 

Constantly       C             activity exists for 2/3 or more of the time  Not Applicable              N/A        activity is not present in the position

 WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:  All conditions common to an educational facility including, but not limited to, the following (Frequency Codes described above):

Definitions - Physical Demands 

Sitting: remaining in a seated position

Standing: remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about

Walking: Moving about on foot

Seeing: Perceiving with the eye

Hearing: Perceiving or listening to sound by ear

Talking: Articulating, speaking or discussing using spoken words

Dexterity: Skill in the use of hands and fingers

Lifting:  Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)

Carrying:  Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulder

Bending/Stooping:  Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Pushing:  Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (includes slapping, striking, and kicking) Pulling:  Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking).

Twisting: Rotating; moving to face in alternate direction.

Climbing:  Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes and the like, using the feet, legs, and/or arms and hands.

Balancing:  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats.

Crouching:  Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine.

Kneeling:  Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.

Crawling:  Moving about on the hands and knees 

Reaching: Extending the hands and arms in any direction

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands

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This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification.  It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Terms of Employment:  As specified in a letter of employment and acceptance of this job description.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated at least bi-annually.

Accepted:

Employee: ____________________________________                              Date: _____________________

Administrator: __________________________________                            Date: _____________________