Job Title: Custodian

Division: Operations

CPI Code: 457

Salary Schedule: Classified Level 3

Eff Date: 1/13/25

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: N/A

Work Days: 240 days

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred

• Must be 21 years of age

• Must pass pre-employment and annual physical

Performance Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties in various areas of the building, including; classrooms, bathrooms, laboratories, offices, corridors, gyms, locker/shower rooms, cafeterias, stairways, walls, windows, outside grounds, other areas as assigned by schedules or directed by Principal or designee.

• Conducts minor repairs and maintenance tasks such as replacing light fixtures or clearing clogged pipes.

• Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and the cafeteria.

• Conducts limited grounds maintenance activities.

• Ensures heating and cooling systems are operational and maintained.

• Maintains cleanliness and organization in the janitor's room, ensuring adequate stock of cleaning and maintenance supplies.

• Washes windows.

• Assists in inspecting the school for safety hazards and reports any deficiencies to the lead custodian, principal, or school resource officer.

• Keep dumpsters and immediate outside areas of the campus clean from litter and debris.

• Properly maintains all equipment and materials used for tasks, keeping them clean and in good working order.

• Moves equipment and furniture to rearrange offices and classrooms or for cleaning purposes.

• Replaces fluorescent light bulbs and other bulbs, including exit lights and signs, as needed in ceilings up to 10 feet in height.

• Notifies the Lead Custodian of any equipment needing repairs, physical problems within the facility, vandalism, or theft.

• This position is designated as essential to the operations of the organization and is critical to ensuring the continuity of services. Employees in this role may be required to report to work during emergencies, inclement weather, or other situations that disrupt normal operations.

• Occasional lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

Other Functions:
Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit may be met.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
bending/stooping/standing to perform tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or handling supplies, and 15% occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, such as moving furniture, equipment, or heavy cleaning materials. The position may also involve physical tasks such as emptying trash, restocking supplies, and maintaining building grounds. Generally, the job requires 80% walking and standing, 5% sitting.

Evaluation: Supervisor Evaluation annually

The Troup County School System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.