CUSTODIAN

Job Overview
The Custodian will maintain physical and cleaning needs of the District's buildings by performing routine and moderate to heavy manual work. This incumbent will ensure that all District buildings assigned is in a condition of operating excellence and cleanliness providing safe, comfortable and healthy environments for students, teachers, staff and visitors.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Flooring

• Sweep, wet and dry mop, buff and wax floors and participate in floor stripping
• Vacuum and shampoo carpet removing stains and sanitizing
• Clean and sanitize restroom floors, common areas, classrooms, etc.
• Use various tools to remove scuffmarks from floors in rooms and halls
• Operate custodial equipment such as mops, 2-speed and high speed buffers, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, water and carpet extractors, carpet blowers, spotters and ride/walk behind automatic floor scrubber

Common Areas

• Clean and sanitize walls, sinks, urinals and commodes; remove wall spots and stains
• Clean windows and mirrors as well as baseboards
• Clean, wash and/or polish cafeteria tables, counter tops and fixtures
• Dust furniture, desks, woodwork and blinds, counter and table tops
• Wipe down chalkboards/whiteboards
• Remove paper, trash and garbage from assigned areas and place in proper containers for disposal
• Replace toilet paper, towels and soap

Operational

• Maintain grounds around buildings, pick-up paper, cans, trash and debris; clean sidewalks, driveways and parking lots and play areas
• Utilize Kaivac restroom cleaning machine, chair dolly, computers, washer and dryer, pressure washer, two-way communication device, and other various janitorial equipment
• Perform walk through using established procedures for locking, checking and safeguarding facility, including turning off lights
• Move and arrange furniture and boxes
• Set up/take down chairs and tables daily in the cafeteria and as needed for events
• Report any maintenance problems and/or unauthorized people in building
• Assist with minor repairs such as replace pencil sharpeners, adjusting desks, open students lockers, open/close valves, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None