What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Anchorage Public School?
Reports To: Director of Maintenance
Work Year/Day: 240 Days per School Year/8 Hours per Day/2nd Shift
Salary/Grade/Step: Classified Salary Schedule - Grade IV - Step Determined by Experience
Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to perform basic commercial cleaning (housekeeping) tasks in school/office space.
- Ability to use/operate commercial cleaning equipment.
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Minimum of three (3) references.
- Criminal Background Check/Cabinet for Families & Children Child Abuse/Neglect Screen (upon offer of employment).
Performance Responsibilities:
- Cleans offices, classrooms, restrooms, corridors, windows, walls, floors, and furniture.
- Uses/operates electric sweepers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, and other equipment.
- Follows usage instructions/dilution ratios of cleaning chemicals and other custodial products.
- Polices grounds and walks and assures they are cleared of broken glass and other dangerous objects, that walks are free and clear of ice and snow, and that the grounds are neat and well-kept.
- Informs the Director of Maintenance when supplies or cleaning equipment needs replenishing.
- Informs the Director of Maintenance when maintenance projects beyond their abilities and/or time constraints are needed or anticipated.
- Assures the buildings are locked and equipment is seAssures that unnecessary heat, air conditioning and/or electricity is not utilized.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing a 10’ ladder, and reaching.
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively.
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Responsible for the daily cleaning and maintenance of the building and grounds. The custodian is also responsible for maintaining tools and equipment in good repair and assuring they are secured at the end of the work schedule.