Description | Reports To: Principal or Head Building Operator
Position Purpose: To provide the upkeep, maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and security of the building for a safe, clean environment.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Possess communication and team-building skills
- Ability to effectively supervise others
- Ability to follow instructions
- Understanding of custodial duties
- Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, hazardous materials and proper ways to perform the assigned duties
- Ability to perform work independently according to prescribed standards and procedures
- Ability to work in various weather and temperature conditions
Physical/Emotional Requirements: The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day: reading, speaking, hearing, manual dexterity, bending/stooping, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, climbing, kneeling. Position is rated as a Level 4 - lifting/carrying 50-100 lbs occasionally, 25-50 lbs frequently, and 10-20 lbs continuously. Individuals employed at the high school and middle school level are eligible for employment if a score of 3 or 4 is accomplished on the physical capacity test. Individuals scoring a 3 are limited to Level 3 medium work unless assisted - 20-50 lbs lifting/carrying occasionally, 10-25 lbs frequently and up to 10 lbs continuously. Failure to comply with physical limits established by the physical capacity test will result in disciplinary action for unsafe practice. This physical requirement revision was requested and approved by the Worker Compensation Committee on 11-17-15.
Elementary School custodians will be required to meet the Level 4 lifting requirement.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Respond to requests for services in a timely and courteous manner
- Perform maintenance and/or repair tasks in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures
- Complete and ensure the completion of a variety of work assignments
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of building interiors, including floors and carpeting, walls, furniture, window glass, mirrors, ceilings, and other internal areas
- Ensure routine maintenance is performed on such items as lights, equipment, filters, furniture, ceiling tile and other similar areas
- Report any unsafe condition or needed building repair to the Head Building Operator
- Ensure that requisitions are completed and maintain the proper supply of custodial materials and equipment
- Respond to supervisors in a courteous and helpful manner
- Prepare reports and maintain records as assigned
- Ensure the building is opened and secured at the proper times
- Assist in snow removal or other related duties as assigned
- Accomplish, in a safe and efficient manner, assigned tasks such as sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, waxing, polishing, emptying waste receptacles, cleaning restrooms and water fountains, washing windows and walls, replacing light bulbs and filters, setting up and removing school equipment and furniture, making minor building repairs, and performing preventative maintenance
- Properly operate and care for equipment and ensure those who are supervised do the same
- Consult with supervisor about various job and personnel problems
- Maintain confidences on personnel matters
- Demonstrate professional image through appearance, language, and work ethic
- Perform related duties as assigned
Terms of Employment:
12 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.
Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel
Significant associations:
The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.
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