Custodian 12 months

CUSTODIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports To: Principal

Term: 12 Months

Site: Thanksgiving Elementary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc. Employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment. Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces. Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures. Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture. Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles. Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary. Replaces burned-out light bulbs. Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Raises and lowers flags at start and end of workday. Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow. May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday. May turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate. May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required. Must be eligible to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and no greater than 50 lbs. without assistance. Attends job related training classes and workshops. Completes other duties as assigned.

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