Custodian

West Ada School District•BOISE, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs routine custodial, maintenance, cleaning, and groundskeeping work in assigned school buildings and grounds, and may be assigned other maintenance duties in District facilities. The position works under the direct supervision of the Head Custodian or Night Supervisor, depending on the school location, and may also take direction and suggestions from the building principal and teachers to support a team approach. Work is performed in public-school buildings and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. The role involves electrically powered cleaning equipment and cleaning substances that may present related hazards. The position is scheduled for four hours per day on a 254-day calendar. Terms of employment are determined by calendar year, and regular attendance is an essential function. Employment is at will. The employee is evaluated yearly by a supervisor. Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho, as referenced in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for cleaning and maintaining public buildings.
Knowledge of the preparation, use, and disposal of chemical cleaning agents, including selecting appropriate agents for different surfaces.
Knowledge of safety procedures for cleaning and moving furniture.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for grounds and yard maintenance.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and department policies and procedures.
Ability to operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on powered custodial equipment, including vacuums, floor strippers, waxers, buffers, carpet shampooers, and power washers.
Ability to operate hand-cleaning equipment, including brooms, dust and wet mops, dust pans, and dusters.
Ability to operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, edgers, weed cutters, irrigation systems, and blowers.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees, clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sufficient speech and hearing to discern verbal instructions, telephone communications, and safety warnings, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sufficient visual acuity to understand written work instructions, identify dirt or marks on surfaces, and move through unfamiliar buildings, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sufficient dexterity to operate and adjust cleaning and groundskeeping devices, power and hand equipment, and small objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sufficient strength to lift and carry objects up to 70 pounds, maneuver powered cleaning equipment, stand for periods up to four hours, and move among workstations and tasks during a shift.
Sufficient flexibility and balance to perform repeated bending and stooping, climb ladders, and perform cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Sufficient mobility, flexibility, stamina, and balance to work in artificially lit areas, tight spaces such as closets and small offices, and custodial environments involving unpleasant odors, cleaning solutions, and dust, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sufficient attention to concentrate on tasks and resume and complete them when distracted.

Nice To Haves

One year of custodial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Sweep and mop floors in school areas, including restrooms, classrooms, hallways, offices, multipurpose rooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, food preparation areas, labs, art and music rooms, and meeting rooms.
Vacuum carpeted floors; strip and wax floors; and shampoo carpets according to the maintenance schedule.
Dust and wipe surfaces, including chalkboards and whiteboards.
Clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
Wash walls, windows, and other surfaces; clean and polish mirrors, wood, and decorative or reflective surfaces.
Empty and clean trash containers and transport bagged waste to outside receptacles.
Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs; dust and clean air vents.
Clean spills, spot-clean carpets, and remove graffiti as needed.
Clean and maintain custodial equipment and maintain an adequate inventory of cleaning supplies.
Assist with moving and setting up furniture and equipment; unload supplies, paper stocks, books, and inventory items.
Maintain HVAC systems by regularly changing air filters and reporting issues.
Maintain grounds, sidewalks, parking lots, common areas, and planting areas by picking up litter, mowing, weeding, and irrigating.
Remove snow and sand or salt walkways.
Lock and unlock buildings and check panic bolts to help maintain security and prevent vandalism.
Perform minor maintenance, including light-bulb replacement, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, and classroom repairs.
Set up for and break down after special events.
Follow District policies, procedures, and safety practices in all work activities.
Perform other related duties as required and, in emergency situations, work before or after regular work hours when required.
Maintain regular attendance and adhere to the prescribed work schedule.