Custodian

Job Title

CUSTODIAN/JANITOR (Full time or Part-time)

Location: Site Level School, West Baton Rouge Parish School System, Port Allen, Louisiana

Reports To: School Principal

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Salary Range: Per W  Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment: 12 Months

• Cleans, vacuums, and dusts classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium locker, and restrooms; washes windows, empties trash cans, and dusts and polishes furniture
• Sweeps, vacuums, strips, mops, waxes, and buffs floors; sweeps outside pavements
• Moves desk, furniture, filing cabinets, and other items
• Stocks restrooms with appropriate supplies
• Prepares and transports supplies to classrooms
• Unloads and stocks incoming supplies
• Prepares facilities for meetings and related functions
• Locks and unlocks facilities as necessary
• Assists with the orientation of new workers
• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance
• Assists co‑workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service
• Orients new co‑workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system
• Performs other duties as assigned by the proper authority

• United States Citizen or authorized alien
• Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties
• Any other qualifications as mandated by the West Baton Rouge Parish School System at the time of appointment to this position
• High School Diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of training and expertise
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Work Environment:
The custodian will work in an environment adhering to the School Board energy policy, with outdoor responsibilities. The workday consists of regular school hours or specifically designated part‑time hours. The length of the workday varies as a result of evening activities or emergencies. In addition, job responsibilities may require work on weekends or holidays and attendance at meetings.

Communication

Skills:

The custodian must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing, accurately give and receive information via telecommunication systems, and communicate successfully with students, teachers, parents, school personnel, and the community.

Equipment Used:
The custodian should be able to use a telephone, audio‑visual equipment, and other appropriate cleaning machines and equipment relative to school cleaning and maintenance.

Physical and Mental Involvement:
The custodian must be able to perform standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting 60 pounds (sometimes required). The custodian must implement appropriate custodial and maintenance projects, understand and interpret written and verbal instructions, keep accurate, up‑to‑date records, and comply with federal, state, and parish regulations.

Human Relations:
The custodian must work cooperatively with district personnel and the community, respond appropriately to supervision, accept commendations and recommendations, and demonstrate sensitivity/understanding in interpersonal relations with persons of diverse cultures/backgrounds.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. These descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. If a duty or task is believed to be unlawful, the employee should report the assignment to the Director for Human Resources/Staff Development.

Full‑Time

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Custodian

• Barbara Burke
• 3761 Rosedale Road
• Port Allen, Louisiana 70767
• Phone: 225‑343‑8309
• Email: