The Building Custodian will be expected to perform work that is described as consisting of moderate to heavy physical activities. This will include tasks related to building security, cleanliness, sanitation and personal safety.  The Custodian(s) will be expected to work in any building of the school district, as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.

Qualifications: (Qualifications may include but are not limited to the following):

• Learn and apply the approved products and procedures for cleaning and maintaining buildings, fixtures and equipment of the district.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proper and safe operation of equipment.
• Perform heavy manual labor, including moving furniture and equipment, lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Identify areas in need of cleaning and perform cleaning as appropriate.
• Read, understand and apply written instructions including work procedures, product labels, material safety data sheets, and equipment instruction manuals.
• Understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Follow safety procedures; identify and report safety hazards.
• Establish and maintain effective, efficient working relations with co-workers and members of the public; act in a courteous and effective manner when interacting with the public, staff and students.
• Work efficiently with limited direct supervision.

Duties:  (Duties may include but are not limited to the following):

• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax, and buff floors; sweep, vacuum, shampoo, bonnet clean, extract carpets; operate heavy floor care equipment; sweep sidewalks stairways, and entry-ways.
• Shovel, scrap, sweep and remove snow and ice from sidewalks.
• Clean, disinfect, dust and polish restrooms, water fountains, sinks, windows, fixtures and equipment.
• Wash off or paint over graffiti.
• Move and arrange office equipment, furniture and equipment; set-up and tear down furniture and equipment for all events of the district.
• Keep utility storage areas, custodial closets and equipment clean, safe and in good working order.
• Check security of facility; report any vandalism, illegal entry, or fire hazards; maintain security and ensure user compliance with facility policies and procedures; turn out lights and lock doors and windows upon leaving the building.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as needed.
• Make minor repairs to the building interior or exterior including fixtures, furniture and equipment.
• Report all safety hazards immediately to Building Principal or Director of Buildings & Grounds.
• Report any significant repairs needed to the Building Principal or Director of Buildings & Grounds.
• Use chemical cleaning materials as required; follow label directions and use proper procedures.
• Assist in the upkeep of school grounds; weed-eat, mowing, trimming trees or shrubs, rake playground wood chips and inspect playground equipment for potential safety problems.
• Police exterior of the building for trash and debris to be placed in the dumpster
• Perform daily scheduled housekeeping duties as required or assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds, Building Principal or Superintendent.