Custodian Assistant ($18.51-22.15/hour)

Employees may start out on a day shift until training is completed and then move to an afternoon shift assigned to one of many schools in the District.

**GENERAL FUNCTION**

Under the supervision of the building principal/director and head custodian, the **Custodian** **Assistant** keeps the building and surrounding grounds clean and in good repair. May be assigned specific areas to keep clean. Incumbent performs general and seasonal clean-up tasks as they arise and as time permits. Most positions are evening shift, which requires checking and maintaining the security of the building.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

• Perform general cleaning duties of building (e.g. sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, washing walls, cleans restrooms, cafeteria, lounges, and auditorium).
• May be assigned to clean and maintain a specific area of the building or grounds.
• Provide care of grounds (e.g. watering, fertilizing, trimming, mowing, and shoveling snow).
• Perform repair and upkeep of furniture and desks.
• Perform minor maintenance (e.g. changes light bulbs, oils and greases small motors, perform minor plumbing maintenance, and repairs lockers).
• Report larger repair problems to head custodian.
• Learn to read electrical, gas, and water meters.
• Assist with security of assigned area by locking doors and windows.
• May clean, wash, disinfect and maintain lockers and dressing rooms.
• May be assigned to lock doors, perform security check, and set alarm system after school hours.
• May direct the work of part time student sweepers. Will refer worker performance concerns to head custodian for action.
• May be required to work additional hours outside of normal work hours as needed.
• May travel from building to building to complete work assignment using own transportation.
• Employees are required to complete and comply with material taught in annual safety courses and critical policy training.
• This position requires punctual and regular daily attendance.
  
  

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Requires participation in a one-year on-the-job training program.
• Must demonstrate competence in reading, writing and math.
• Requires basic mechanical aptitude.
• Requires ability to follow directions and interact well with co-workers, students and patrons.
• Requires skill in problem solving and prioritizing tasks. Must complete tasks in a timely, efficient manner.
• Requires ability and transportation to travel from building to building as needed.
• Requires ability to maintain and follow all safety requirements of the position.
• Must be self-motivated and proactive in completing tasks with minimal direction.
• To be eligible for Assistant Custodian II at Lane 3, the following training courses must be completed and proof submitted to Custodial Services f
  
  

Or Review

• Jordan Custodial Operation System -- Basic Training
• Jordan Custodial Operation System -- Management Training
• JSD Apprenticeship 1: Custodial tasks
• JSD Apprenticeship 2: Custodial tasks
• Approval from the employee's current principal/director indicating that the custodian has acceptable work performance and is good standing.
  
  

Physical Requirements -- Not Limited To The Following

• Constant walking, standing, hearing, repetitive bending, gripping/pinching, balancing on icy surfaces, continuous sweeping/mopping (up to one hour), wearing and using backpack vacuum (up to two hours), climbing six to 10 foot ladders, carrying ladders 200 plus feet, near and far visual acuity.
• Frequent lifting floor to waist up to 40 pounds, awkward carry up to 40 pounds, awkward lift/push and pull/maneuvering.
• Occasional floor level tipping up to 140 pounds, awkward overhead li ting, floor to shoulder lift up to 50 pounds and single arm lift and carry.
• Occasional squatting, kneeling, stooping and hearing (continuous)
• Some potential exposure may exist to fumes, chemicals, dirt, dust, grease, cold, heat, body fluids or other harmful chemicals, or pathogens.