Primary Purpose:

Ensure building and grounds are cleaned by using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification

High School Diploma, GED or 3-4 years of experience required

 

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
Aptitude for successful completion of tasks
Demonstrated ability to coordinate personnel to accomplish tasks
Broad knowledge of school housekeeping
Ability to perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs
Ability to operate and train in cleaning equipment and the proper use of cleaning supplies
Ability to speak and understand English and Spanish, preferred

 

Experience

Six months custodial services experience

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Cleaning and Maintaining Facilities
Work cooperatively with principals and supervisors to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations.
Daily coordinate and plan with the Custodian Night Lead to determine building needs.
Ensure building perimeter is free of debris; stock and restore restroom supplies as needed; and perform upkeep and minor plumbing and carpentry repairs.
Remove trash from breakfast served in classrooms.
During lunch, remove trash and sweep floors in cafeteria.
After lunch, clean cafeteria and remove all trash.

Inspection and Repair
Perform first level of minor maintenance repairs, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
Inspect buildings for: graffiti; broken/cracked windows; damaged exterior doors; cracked/loose bricks; plugged down spouts; and foundation concerns. Report, repair, and/or clean as appropriate.
Inspect building interior and gym for damaged, missing, or broken: hardware, partitions, ceiling tiles, structural ceiling, floor, wall tile, entrance doors, carpet or floor tile, cabinet hinges, boards, and closet doors. Report, repair, and/or clean as appropriate.
Conduct weekly checks of roof, remove debris and trash, report damages; and determine the difference between roof and condensation leaks by removing ceiling tiles, when possible.
Service the building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system by: checking disconnects, resetting circuit breakers, checking and adjusting thermostats, and cleaning air supply and return grill.
Service the building electrical system by: changing ballasts, changing light bulbs and emergency exit lights, replacing receptacle covers, resetting circuit breakers and replacing and repairing guards over light fixtures.
Service the building plumbing system by: installing valve kits, turning off water to appliances and fixtures, replacing washers in faucets, unclogging restroom fixtures, and lighting pilots on appliances and water heaters.
Assist in maintaining supply and equipment inventory and request supplies as needed.

Other
Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible; and serve as a role model for staff, students, and public.
Respond in timely manner when contacted regarding urgent situations or emergencies (during or outside of normal business hours).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform duties, including lifting, and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Carpentry, plumbing, electrical and hand tools; buffer, stripper, wet/dry vacuum cleaner, shampooer, cleaning chemicals
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladder, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, overhead reaching
Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance, on a daily basis
Visual: Use of depth perception; distinguish basic colors
Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; on rooftops; frequent exposure to hot and cold temperature and humid conditions, electrical hazards, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise and vibration; work around moving objects and vehicles, ladders, scaffolding, pallet jacks and lift equipment; occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The information in this document is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.