Reports To : Principal

Term : 12 months

Grade : 60-63 (Sq. Footage)

HEAD CUSTODIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Principal, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities.

Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc.

Employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.
• Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.
• Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.
• Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.
• Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and / or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.
• Replaces burned-out light bulbs.
• Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with others.
• Ability to estimate long-range requirements for custodial supplies.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Raises and lowers flags at start and end of workday.
• Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.
• May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday.
• May turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and no greater than 50 lbs.
• Attends job related training classes and workshops.
• Completes any other duties as assigned.

Last updated : 2024-05-23