Custodian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or graduation from a trade or vocational school.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently, including recognizing hazardous-material and poison symbols and other caution signs commonly encountered in custodial work.
• Ability to communicate orally with students, faculty, principals, and supervisors, particularly during emergencies such as fire evacuations and medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of applicable building and safety code requirements.
• Ability to understand and safely operate common custodial, snow-clearing, and grounds-maintenance equipment and minor maintenance tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and adapt quickly to unfamiliar buildings and routines.
• National and state criminal background check (BCI), including fingerprinting, before the first assignment.
• Completion of all district onboarding and mandatory safety training before the first assignment.
• Ability to perform the described physical duties, including lifting equipment up to 75 pounds and/or moving objects up to 150 pounds, and to safely use manual tools and power equipment.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials safely, tolerate exposure to electrical and environmental hazards, and wear a respirator, protective mask and clothing, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

• Prior custodial or building maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of manual, electrical, and internal-combustion cleaning and grounds equipment, such as floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, and snow blowers, and tools used for minor maintenance repairs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and keep orderly all areas in school department buildings and on school grounds, including classrooms, lavatories, offices, kitchens, gyms, auditoriums, corridors, and storage areas.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, and polish floors; remove trash and refuse; dust equipment, furniture, and fixtures; and polish metal fixtures or trimmings.
• Clean and disinfect lavatory fixtures daily, wash lavatory floors, and replenish paper products and soap dispensers as needed.
• Dry mop classrooms daily and spot wet mop as needed; dust window sills, ledges, and desks; empty wastebaskets and recycling bins; and clean sinks and strainers.
• Dry and wet mop corridors daily, and promptly dry wet areas on rainy or snowy days, particularly at entrances and stairways.
• Check entrance windows and door glass daily and clean them as necessary.
• Sweep and mop lunch areas after each lunch period; empty and wash rubbish barrels.
• Check grounds daily and remove debris; assist with snow and ice removal and sanding walkways as necessary.
• Check plumbing, lighting, and building systems for leaks, burned-out lamps, or other problems, and report issues to the maintenance office.
• Keep custodial closets, storerooms, and boiler rooms clean and orderly; clean floor equipment before storing it.
• Assist with general school building maintenance and make minor maintenance repairs.
• Secure the building and follow assigned opening, closing, and alarm procedures.
• For emergencies after school hours or on weekends, page the night supervisor or the Director/Assistant Director of Facilities.
• Respond promptly and courteously to requests from the Principal in the assigned building, and notify the Director of Facilities/Security before leaving the building during working hours.
• Perform other duties assigned by the school principal and/or Facilities Director.