TITLE: CUSTODIAN

REPORTS TO: Custodial Supervisor & Building Principal

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Substitute

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: Perform the cleaning and other tasks necessary for the proper upkeep of a building and its grounds.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clean the assigned areas of the building as instructed, performing such activities as sweeping, dusting, scrubbing, stripping floors, shampooing carpets, waxing.
• Perform duties that are particular to the assigned building and shift; for example, prepare, clean and reorganize the lunchroom, or clean the locker rooms and gymnasiums.
• Complete minor repairs and maintenance projects as assigned; for example, electrical repairs, plumbing tasks, carpentry projects, painting.
• Load and unload supplies, furniture and equipment, including food and other cafeteria supplies when needed.
• Care for the lawn and shrubs; remove snow, ice and litter, and perform other outdoor tasks, as needed, to keep the grounds safe and pleasant looking.
• Assist with the preparation and clean-up related to school or community extended-day activities.
• Accompany and assist health and environmental inspectors. 
• Supervise the student workers and volunteers who are assigned to custodial duties.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work cooperatively with the Maintenance Department.
• Requisition supplies through the Head Custodian, if applicable, or the Maintenance Director.
• Maintain an appropriately neat and clean personal appearance.  May be required to wear a uniform on the job.
• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.  May be required to assure the appropriate labeling of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a positive relationship with staff, students and parents.
• Complete all required forms; for example, sick leave and vacation, as directed.  When an administrator is unavailable in the building, forms must be mailed or delivered to the central office.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor, Principal or, if applicable, the Head Custodian.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be age 18 or older.
• Ohio Driver’s License.
• Experience in maintenance, repair work and cleaning, particularly floor cleaning, preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic skills in repairing, cleaning, lawn care and snow removal.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work effectively for a full shift without supervision.
• Ability to operate the equipment listed below.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor strippers and polishers, mops, carpet cleaning machines.
• Basic hand tools.
• Power tools, such as drills and saws.
• Mowing and snow removal equipment.
• One-man electrical lift.
• Other tools and equipment associated with building and grounds upkeep.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to all weather conditions.
• Some work in confined spaces, dark spaces, dirty work areas.
• Exposure to hazardous driving conditions.
• Regular requirement to lift, push, pull, carry tools and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Regular requirement to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, handle, read, speak, hear.
• Exposure to chemicals and contaminants, such as cleaning products, weed killers, flammable and combustible liquids.
• Use of potentially hazardous equipment; for example, platforms, ladders, electrically powered equipment and electrical wiring.
• Exposure to blood or other bodily fluids and tissue.  

NOTE:  The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.