Custodian

Pepin Academies

Custodian

The Custodian will perform daily cleaning, minor maintenance, yard duties, and assigned tasks to provide a clean and healthy learning environment in all Pepin Academies facilities.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and burnishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets as applicable; cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms; cleans and dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces as assigned; removes and disposes of waste products daily; maintains clean custodial closets.
• Performs minor non‑cleaning maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, changing toilet seats, unclogging toilets, changing ceiling tiles, touching up paint, securing windows, delivering supplies, setting up for facility activities/meetings, and assembling/moving furniture.
• Follows a lawn and facility maintenance program including mowing (pushing and/or riding), weeding, edging, trimming, fertilizing, minor plant replacement, mulching, blowing off sidewalks/curbs, watering, pressure washing, and graffiti removal as appropriate.
• Opens or closes and secures facility, gates, doors, windows, and alarm systems; turns on/off all lights, ensuring grounds and facility are free of debris and hazards; responds to emergencies by securing the perimeter.
• Performs work duties independently and/or as part of a custodial crew depending on task; works cooperatively, exhibits tact and consideration, displays a positive outlook, offers assistance and support to co‑workers, and works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Assumes modified duties and responsibilities of the Lead Custodian or Custodial Crew Leader in the event of absence or vacancy.
• Possesses basic comprehensive skills of the working English language; performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of Pepin Academies.

• Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance, begins working on time, keeps absences within guidelines, ensures responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability: Responds to service requests and assistance, follows instructions and management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps current developments, requires minimal supervision, uses resources effectively.
• Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately, keeps self well‑groomed, wears Pepin‑provided uniform daily.
• Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures, determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, uses equipment properly, reports unsafe conditions.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team spirit.

• Education: Completion of the ninth grade. Degree or formal training in related field preferred.
• Experience: None required; one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in large‑scale housekeeping, custodial, or building and grounds maintenance work preferred.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; writes simple correspondence; effectively presents information in one‑on‑one and small group situations; must possess basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Add and subtract two‑digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10’s and 100’s; perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense to carry out simple instructions; handles standardized situations with occasional or no variables.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Internal Pepin Academies email system and website as appropriate.

Physical

Activities:

Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, listening, smelling, near and far acuity, color vision, and field of vision.

Lifting Demands: …