About this role
Custodian Hours: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm Starting pay: $20.00 plus 2nd shift: $.15/hour
BASIC FUNCTION: To lead and participate in the performance of unskilled or skilled tasks in the upkeep of assigned public buildings, grounds, and related facilities. Responsible for overall cleanliness, and to ensure a safe and orderly environment. EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or equivalent • Must be 18 years of age • Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred, but not required. • Experience in school custodial department or related experience preferred, but not required. • Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet the responsibilities of the job. • Knowledge of fire and life safety codes is useful, but not mandatory. • Knowledge of basic techniques of custodial maintenance preferred, but not mandatory.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
• Basic problem solving skills • Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment. • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice. • Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. • Able to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous, helpful manner. • Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to appropriate supervisor/administrator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc., in assigned buildings so that health standards are met. • Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers. • Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and/or polishes floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbers. • Dusts and polishes furniture and equipment. • Washes windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary. • Empties wastebaskets and transports other trash and waste to disposal areas. • Moves and arranges furniture as required. • Removes debris from driveways, garages, and bus loading areas. • Sorts clothing and other articles, loads washing machines, and folds dried items. • Replaces light bulbs. • Inspects boilers and takes water samples daily during operating season. • Sets up and takes down lunch tables. • Sets up and takes down chairs for special events. • Moves portable metal bleachers between football and baseball/softball fields. • Positions and removes portable stop sign at state highway/street intersection daily. • Raises and lowers American and Iowa flags at beginning and end of day. • Fills in for other shift custodial absences as required by administration. • Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation. • Examines building and reports the needs for repairs of failed equipment. • Requests repair work as discovered and reports needs immediately for maintenance. • Maintains grounds and performs seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn, etc.). • Performs such yard keeping chores such as grass cutting and tree trimming. • Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat. • Performs minor adjustments and repairs to mechanical equipment as needed. • Follows the chain of command as required. • Restocks disposable items and provides inventory usage and data. • Requests supplies and equipment to complete required cleaning. • Assists the public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining/setting up equipment. • Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and community. • Reports to work each day clean, neat, and in uniform. • Works in all types of weather conditions. • Must be able to get along with a wide variety of people. • Available to work some weekends. • Has regular attendance. • Reports to work when an emergency arises. • Manages one's own time efficiently. • Attends annual safety training including bloodborne pathogen, asbestos, MSDS, confined space, etc. • Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.