Custodian
Description
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of a job description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular job within a specific department. Job descriptions are used to recruit, train, and evaluate employees.
JOB TITLE: Custodian
REPORTS TO: Facility Manager
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision performs routine cleaning in schools, administrative buildings and grounds. Duties involve repetitive manual work, detailed cleaning tasks, and minor maintenance duties. Employee(s) must be capable of performing any and all the listed duties individually and independently. These duties may vary based upon work assignment and available staffing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
1.Cleans classrooms, offices, gymnasiums, halls and stairs.
2.Cleans, sanitizes and supplies restrooms (where included in facility).
3.Collects trash and recyclable materials from classrooms, shops, offices, restrooms, and grounds;transport and dispose in proper containers.
4.Dusts and polishes furniture, i.e. chairs, tables, desks, and shelves.
5.Sweeps, dry mops and wet mops floors.
6.Operates powered equipment to scrub and buff floors; vacuum; spot clean and apply & extractcleaning solutions to carpeting.
7.Washes windows, display cases, walls, woodwork, and blinds.
8.Cleans and maintains a variety of other surfaces. For example, baseboards, doors and trim,drinking fountains.
9.Responsible for checking all door locks and window latches; secures building after end of shift.
10.Uses, cleans, and cares for power cleaning equipment and other cleaning materials andsupplies according to written and oral instructions.
11.Climbs and works from ladders to accomplish assigned tasks.
12.Makes minor repairs to building and equipment such as replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles and performs other light preventive maintenance tasks and reports major building and equipment deficiencies needing repair.
13.Assists with delivering and unloading instructional and custodial supplies from delivery trucks as needed, delivers to storage or other facility locations as instructed.
14.Moves furniture and other heavy objects and transports as needed.
15.Operates power equipment to cut grass; trims shrubbery, rakes and bags leaves as required.
16.Clears snow and ice from walkways; sands walkways, steps and landings to provide a safepassageway. Ensures entryways are dry and safe.
17.Must attend all mandated training classes.
18.Responsible for knowing the employee handbook, policy and procedures for particular worklocation.
19.Performs other duties as assigned.
20.Employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize thefrequency and severity of work-related accidents. Adheres to safe practices and methods in theoperation of equipment and supplies related to his/her particular job. The employee is responsiblefor correcting and/or reporting conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous toemployees, students or staff members assigned to the building.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school or equivalent certificate.
Prior experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Texas driver’s license KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions provided in English. Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and practices of custodial work. Ability to work overtime or weekends and respond to call to work in advance of regular hours for weather events and other emergency situations. Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Ability to employ business technology tools as required of all AACPS employees, e.g. E-mail, obtaining relevant AACPS employee information through the AACPS Intranet, employing the electronic benefits enrollment tool and any other electronic tools implemented in the future. Must have reliable transportation.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of the background and fingerprinting process.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Must have ability to perform extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending, and lifting of up to 50 pounds independently and have the ability to exert force required to twist/turn equipment/tools required to perform assigned tasks. Duties involve sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, noise, chemical solutions/solvents/odors, and adverse weather conditions. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards;