Custodian - Substitute for 2nd Shift

Custodian

Reports to: Facilities Manager, Building Administrator

Approved by: Superintendent of Schools Revised: July 2011; April 2014

Position Summary: Provides students with a safe, clean, healthy and functional school building environment and grounds in which to learn and develop.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Perform custodial functions - keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas - neat and clean at all times as assigned by the Head Custodian and/or Facilities Manager and/or Principal.
• Perform any and all activities related to the cleaning of the buildings.
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal or Facilities Manager.
• Perform grounds keeping chores, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Assume responsibility for the general security of the building: the opening and closing of the building each school day and determine, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secure, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Assist in checking the general fire safety of the building. Know the alarm system and help conduct an annual check of the fire equipment.
• Maintain awareness of all water shut offs in the building in case of emergency.
• Maintain awareness of all electrical panels in the building in case of an emergency.
• Perform snow removal tasks: shovel, plow if trained and requested and/or sands walkways, driveways, parking areas and steps, as appropriate. Operate snow removal equipment as trained.
• Report immediately to the Principal and/or Facilities Manager major repairs needed or any damage to school property.
• Respond to emergency situations in school buildings.
• Remain on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the Principal and/or the custodial supervisor.
• Keep an inventory of custodial supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand, and order needed replacements far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the operation of the schools.
• Maintains an inventory of school supplies if requested.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Provide input to budget, both short- and long-term, as requested.
• Perform other custodial functions as assigned or needed.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.