Qualifications :
- Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and push frequently. All duties require moderate to, at times, heavy physical exercise and exertion
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to use a “back pack” vacuum cleaner (weighing approximately 10 lbs)
Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Non-Exempt
Reports To :
Director of Facilities / Designee
Head Custodian
Principal
Job Goal :
To provide all students with a physical learning environment that is safe, clean, attractive, and smooth functioning.
Performance Responsibilities :
Classroom Cleaning Duties-
Daily
Empties wastebaskets and pencil sharpenersSanitizes sink and drinking fountain (if applicable)Cleans restrooms (if applicable, using restroom procedures)Dusts window ledges, bookcases, and chalk traysRefills dispensers (if applicable)Replaces all burned out light bulbs or tubesDust mops tile floors or vacuums all carpeted areasSpot mops if neededSets blinds or curtains and closes windowsCleans classroom door glassWeekly
Cleans blackboards, erasers and dry boardDusts blinds and light fixturesCleans all furniture and equipmentDusts high and low corners for cobwebsWet mops if neededInspects parking lots and grounds at least three (3) times per week for cleanliness and securityAs Needed
Dusts transom ledge and washes transom glassLight scrubbing and waxingWashes windowsEdges all carpetBuffs floorWashes out all wastebasketsCorridor / Entrance / Lobbies Cleaning Duties
Daily
Sweeps corridors adjacent to classroomsEmpties wastebaskets in corridor lockersRemoves marks from walls and lockersSanitizes drinking fountains, including wall area around fountainsVacuums carpet and entry matsWashes entry door glassSpot mopsReplaces burned out lightsCleans hand railsWeekly-
Washes trash receptacles in corridor lockersHigh and low dustingWet mopsAs Needed-
Buffs and refinishes floorsRestroom / Locker Room Cleaning Duties
Daily
Empties all trash containers and sanitary napkin receptaclesFills all dispensers (towel, tissue, soap, and napkins)Sweeps floorsCleans mirrors, walls, stalls, shelves, and doorsCleans and disinfects urinals and stoolsCleans and sanitizes all sinks and pipingCleans and disinfects all stool lids, top and bottom, and leaves up to dryReplaces all lights that are burned outMops all floorsDusts top of lockers, window ledges, and stallsCleans and sanitizes shower piping and soap dishIn case of damage or vandalism, cleans the restroom and locks the door, reports any damage to the Head Custodian. The Head Custodian will unlock the restroom when the problem is resolvedWeekly-
Dusts light fixtures, vents, stalls, and wallsWashes partitions with a disinfectant cleanerWashes all wastebaskets and sanitary napkin receptaclesDusts corners for cobwebsAs Needed-
Strips and refinishes floorOffice / Teacher Work Room Cleaning Duties
Daily
Empties all wastebasketsDusts all furniture, window ledges, counters, and bookcasesCleans glass on desks, doors, office windows, and transomsCleans and sanitizes restrooms (using restroom procedures)Sweeps all floorsWeekly-
Dusts light fixtures, blindsWet mopsAs Needed-
Light scrub and re-wax floorsGymnasium / All Purpose Room Cleaning Duties
Daily
Sweeps floorCleans and sanitizes drinking fountainsDusts bleachers, cleans behind bleachersCleans door glassSpot mops as neededAuditorium Cleaning Duties
Daily
Empties all trash containersCleans carpetSpot mops where neededSweeps floors as needed (under seats also)Cleans steps and dust ledgesGeneral Duties-
Sets up before and after special events, e.g., basketball, volleyball, banquets, PTA meetings, staff meetings, etc.Snow removal, lawn careAssembles furnitureUnloads school supplies from delivery trucksSecures buildingReports problems to Head Custodian or supervisorOther duties as assignedInventory and Maintenance of Supplies
Have knowledge of supplies stored in custodial closetMaintains adequate amount of supplies in custodial closetOrganizes and keeps custodial closet cleanMaintains proper working condition of mops and mop bucket, wringer, dust mops, and trash containersSummer Cleaning-
Duties as assigned by the Head Custodian, Facilities Department supervisors, or PrincipalSummer duties as assignedGeneral
Requires being “on call” during weekends, nights and holidays for emergency repairs and alarm callsTerms of Employment :
Night Custodians will be employed for twelve month positions. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
Required Testing :
Post offer employment medical physical exam and essential functions test (EFT) required.
Work Environment / conditions :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors with minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to hot and cold environments, risk of injury and / or illness. The employee will work near, or with, moving mechanical equipment. The employee may also occasionally work with cleaning chemicals. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally can be loud. Generally the job requires 5 % sitting, 50% standing, and 45% walking.
Physical Demands :
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to reach, bend, squat / crouch, stoop, and kneel.The employee is frequently required to climb up and down secured ladder.The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, or move up to 50 pounds.The employee will frequently push or pull items such as, but not limited to, carts with food items and / or equipment that can weigh up to 50 pounds total.Evaluation :
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Independence School District Custodian Evaluation.
