Secondary Custodian

Position Summary

Perform a wide variety of custodial, building and grounds maintenance and cleaning tasks. Assume responsibility for a specific area of building and grounds. Report any preventative maintenance tasks that need to be done to the Head Custodian.

Perform a wide variety of custodial, building and grounds maintenance and cleaning tasks. Assume responsibility for a specific area of building and grounds. Report any preventative maintenance tasks that need to be done to the Head Custodian.

Include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete work assignments daily and help other workers as necessary.
• Know and execute the building security procedures as needed.
• Support the maintenance of safe and healthy work/play conditions throughout the campus.
• Utilize appropriate energy conservation measures.
• Observe and follow safety and health regulations and District guidelines.
• Maintain excellent communication with the principal or immediate supervisor.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with staff and students.
• Give assistance to and work harmoniously with community groups as needed.

• Clean all assigned classrooms.
• Vacuum, dust, mop and spot mop when necessary.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets.
• Clean chalkboards/whiteboards, trays and erasers when needed.
• Dust all horizontal surfaces, vents and univents.
• Clean walls and around doors and light switches when necessary.
• Dust lockers, beams, etc., regularly.

• Clean and disinfect fixtures, floors and partitions daily.
• Check and replenish supplies as needed.
• Clean and disinfect shower rooms daily.
• Clean lockers as required.

• Dust mop and wet mop daily and remove scuff marks from walls.
• Clean behind bleachers and clean drinking fountains.
• Perform required inspections of bleachers, playground equipment, and play areas, and complete required inspection forms.

• Empty garbage.
• Clean lunchroom after lunch, including wiping down tables.
• Set up and take down cafeteria tables.
• Clean kitchen area.

• Secure all outside doors and windows at designated times.

• Keep the Head Custodian or Night Lead informed of needed supplies.
• Monitor persons entering the building for night activities; i.e., open and secure designated areas as needed.
• Clean and maintain around outside of the buildings, including flowerbeds, gutters, drains, etc.
• Wash windows.

A minimum of 6 months of custodial experience.

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

• Criminal background clearance
• Excellent safety record

• School board policies and procedures
• Computer, phone, and e-mail skills at a basic level

• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently with or without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications, and take instructions from supervisor.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Organize time, materials, and equipment to work in an efficient, thorough manner.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

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