Hours:
2nd Shift: Monday - Friday (2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)


Title: Custodian
Organizational / Labor Relationship: Teamsters Union – Local 773
Status (FLSA): 12 month position, non-exempt
Reporting Relationships: Ascending – Night Foreman, Head Custodian, Assistant Facilities Director, and Facilities Director. Descending – None.
Position Summary: The Custodian is responsible for the housekeeping and minor maintenance functions in order to achieve maximum cleanliness and upkeep of buildings and facilities.
Qualifications: Education - High School Graduate or GED equivalent
Experience: Documented satisfactory performance in positions requiring moderate strength and physical coordination

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

1. Is able to follow oral and written instruction in order to perform cleaning and custodial tasks
2. Is able to process written work orders and complete routine paperwork
3. Is able to diagnose and repair minor maintenance items which require the use of basic hand tools
4. Is able to independently read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language
5. PC experience and knowledge of basic software applications required to complete time sheets, operate Facilities Management System, Email, documents, AESOP.

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities:

1. Building and Grounds Maintenance
   1. Opens and closes buildings, classrooms and other areas to maintain the security of the building and/or work area
   2. Performs routine tasks of mopping, sweeping, vacuuming and cleaning floors/other surfaces as assigned
   3. Remove and clean snow from walkways, steps and other exterior locations as needed
   4. Conducts routine inspections and reports items in need of repair or servicing
   5. Receives, verifies and distributes supplies and equipment
   6. Performs scheduled daily/weekly housekeeping of assigned areas
   7. Performs periodic preventive maintenance and major cleaning operations of building, grounds and equipment
   8. Performs necessary work related to special events or rentals
   9. Maintains all records and reports as directed
2. Other
   1. Performs other special assignments as directed by supervisory personnel
   2. May serve as foreman or head custodian in the temporary absence of these persons
   3. Regularly and consistently is present at the work site during scheduled work hour and conducts weekend building checks as assigned

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities
2. Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas
3. Can independently move, transport, lift and carry manually or with mechanical assistance, boxes, books, supplies, equipment and trash receptacles weighing up to 50 pounds
4. Can independently climb a ladder and work at a height of at least ten feet
5. Can independently reach over the head to retrieve/store items and/or crawl into confined spaces

This job description may be updated and/or altered at the sole discretion of the employer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function / duty / responsibility at acceptable standards as set by the employer. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

EOE