Job Title: CustodianReports to: Head Custodian/Principal/Director of Facility ServicesDept./School: Facility Services/Campus as assignedPrimary Purpose:Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety,cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.Qualifications:Education/Certification:None specifiedSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety proceduresKnowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenanceAbility to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipmentAbility to properly handle cleaning suppliesExperience:NoneMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Cleaning1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets,windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.2. Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neatand clean.3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional suppliesas needed.Maintenance and Repair5. Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.6. Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.7. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures andensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.8. Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.9. Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.10. Assist in setting up facilities for special events.Safety11. Assist with opening and closing building each school day.12. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.13. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly duringhours of building occupancy.14. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.15. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.16. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting,climbing, etc.17. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisorimmediately.Other Duties as Assigned18. Other duties could include working in other areas of the maintenance department to provide supportduring absences or shortage of staff in other trades or to perform duties associated with lightconstruction projects.19. Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform dutiesoutside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Facility ServicesDepartment.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Equipment Used:Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower,edger, and weed eater.Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside, onslippery or uneven walking surfaces, and ladders. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxicchemicals and materials.