Custodian FSHS-CTE

Simpson County•Franklin, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of the school building. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of custodial work, including methods, materials, tools, and equipment. The custodian will perform a variety of cleaning tasks, minor repairs, and ensure the school grounds are kept tidy. This position also involves maintaining building security and reporting any safety or maintenance issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
Demonstrated ability and experience in custodial related work.
Possess the necessary literacy skills to fulfill the performance responsibilities of the job.
Be in good health as evidenced by completion of a physical examination.
Comprehensive knowledge of modern public school buildings and the ability to apply this knowledge to the needs of the school district.
Knowledge of basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
Ability to work a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of the job.
Possess the necessary literacy skills to perform the required custodial program tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Ability to use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to pre-determined standards.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with the entire school community.
Possess strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including moving and transporting equipment and supplies.
Ability to work out-of-doors in uncomfortably warm, cold, or inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cleaning machines, equipment, and tools.
Experience with basic plumbing fixtures and minor building repairs.

Responsibilities

Cleans and buffs all assigned classrooms and halls, and vacuums carpeted areas daily, ensuring floors are clean and attractive.
Waxes assigned rooms and halls on a regular basis.
Dusts office and classroom furniture regularly.
Arranges classroom furniture in an orderly manner at the end of each school day after cleaning the floor.
Cleans all chalkboards in assigned rooms regularly.
Empties and cleans wastebaskets and trash containers daily.
Cleans light fixtures regularly and replaces burned-out lights as needed.
Cleans and disinfects water fountains each day.
Cleans and dusts lockers regularly.
Keeps assigned restrooms hygienically clean daily by wet mopping floors with a disinfectant, cleaning all sinks and fixtures, toilet seats, and urinals with a disinfectant, using toilet deodorizers as necessary, and ensuring paper towels, toilet paper, and soap are replenished.
Sweeps, wet mops with disinfectant, and buffs the multipurpose room daily.
Washes windows, inside and outside, in assigned areas regularly; cleans blinds and woodwork regularly.
Operates cleaning machines, equipment, and tools efficiently and regularly, and stores all supplies, tools, and equipment properly, maintaining them in good working condition.
Makes occasional minor building repairs, including basic plumbing fixtures and broken tiles.
Cleans up after non-school related activities held at the school.
Moves furniture or equipment as required for various activities.
Assembles furniture as directed.
Puts tables up and down each day for lunch; takes garbage out after lunch and breakfast; sweeps and mops the cafeteria floor.
Maintains and assists in the ordering of supplies.
Picks up and rakes paper, trash, and debris around school grounds and in the school; sweeps and cleans walkways and entrances.
Packs, unpacks, loads, receives, and stores books, supplies, materials, and other items.
Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to the Principal; reports and recommends need for maintenance repairs to the Principal.
Maintains security of the building; reports suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus.
Shovels, plows, and sands walks and steps as directed.
Responds to emergency cleanups such as spills, and follows Blood-Borne Pathogen Training techniques of disposal.
Maintains records of observed maintenance/repair needs and safety issues.
Participates in any job or other training as required.
Participates in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
Performs related duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent, the Maintenance Director, and the Principal.