Under general supervision of the Principal or Head Custodian, keeps assigned rooms, areas of buildings, or office spaces clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly; performs other work as assigned.
Working from oral and written instructions and assignments
Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, or buff floors or other building surfaces with hand tools and/or machines
Vacuum rugs and carpets
Dust and polish furniture and woodwork
Empty and clean waste receptacles
Remove cobwebs
Clean blackboards, windows, mirrors, and walls
Scrub, clean, and disinfect restrooms, shower rooms, and locker rooms and fills soap and paper dispensers
Polish metal work
Assist in moving and arranging furniture and equipment
Clean and adjust desks and other furniture
Set up buildings and rooms for meetings and special events
Replace lights
Adjust shades and blinds
Scrape and refinish floors
Perform minor painting and minor repairs on furniture, equipment and facilities
Pick up paper on grounds and walks
Unlock and lock doors to buildings
Raise or lower flag
Perform routine grounds keeping duties
Assist in restoration of buildings and grounds during school vacation
Help unload merchandise received at schools or District office
Supervise work of student assistants
Report unsafe conditions
Perform, as directed, other duties consistent with the general areas of responsibility surrounding the job description.
Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls, and fixtures; cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work; common hand tools and machines.
Quickly learn the schedules, procedures, and equipment used in custodial and grounds work
Use common electrical cleaning equipment
Read and write and carry out oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain cooperative relations with fellow employees, teachers, students, and visitors to the school
Read printed material
Hear and speak to sufficiently conduct normal in-person and telephone conversations
Perform manual labor, including the lifting and/or moving of objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
High school diploma or GED required
One year of work experience, preferably including some custodial or janitorial work.