Custodian

Custodian

The job of Custodian is done for the purpose of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; monitoring students in commons area during lunch including setup and stowing away tables; serve as crossing guards and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

This job reports to Principal/Director - Maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Assists students, parents, staff and visitors for the purpose of providing safe access to and from assigned location.
• Assists with site dust and sand removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, drivers lounge, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive educational environment.
• Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of violation.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Directs traffic for the purpose of ensuring the safety of students and other pedestrians.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Maintains job related equipment (e.g. stop sign, vests, street signs, brushes, sweepers, buffers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of required items.
• Monitors student and staff behavior in and around work areas, entering and exiting school grounds (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, drivers lounge, grounds, street crossings, school transportation loading/ unloading zones, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established guidelines, preventing injuries, ensuring site safety and a positive learning environment.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. incident reports, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Prepares site for opening and closing of daily operations (e.g. opening gates, flags, sweeping walkway, unlock/ lock doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are safe, operational and hazard free.
• Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate site personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use and that educational areas are well prepared for learning activities.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Supports other site administrators/ staff/ maintenance/ custodial/ transportation staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Other Functions:

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment:

Experience:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Equivalency:

Required Testing:

Clearances:

Salary Range:

Non Exempt A $15.15