Custodian

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of related experience.

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills.
• Knowledge of general policies and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, chemicals, practices, computers, and applications.
• Ability to work with equipment and chemicals commonly used in custodial work.
• Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.

Revised: 07/12/23

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties involving cleaning, minor repairs, lawn care, and other routine cleaning procedures (i.e., light painting, removal of graffiti).
• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, offices, stairways, and other areas.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub; wax, buff, and strip wax from floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets; dust/polish furniture; remove mildew; and replace supplies as directed.
• Dispose of wastepaper, facilitate recycling activities, remove gum, wash windows/desks, clean whiteboards, and wash outside areas as needed.
• In kitchen areas, clean air conditioning vents; ductwork; fans on walls, ceilings, coolers, and freezers; lights and enclosures in exhaust hoods, coolers, freezers, warmers, and ceilings; and exposed motors and wires on backs of ovens; replace bulbs when needed.
• Follow building procedures to secure areas of assignment.
• Make simple repairs and perform routine maintenance to cleaning equipment.
• Report damages of structure and equipment requiring extensive repairs.
• Provide minor maintenance work to include light painting, replacing light bulbs, and performing basic electronic, carpentry, and simple plumbing repairs, etc.
• Provide basic lawn care, cut/trim small areas of grass hedges, sweep and clean walks, and assist in keeping outside premises in an orderly condition.
• Maintain related lawn equipment.
• Utilize basic District computer applications for communication, training, and record keeping.
• Take care that certain papers and materials are not misplaced or destroyed in assigned work areas.
• Use chemicals provided by the District as trained.
• Comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures.
• Move furniture/equipment and deliver supplies.
• Request assistance as needed when lifting/moving heavy or awkward objects.

Revised: 07/12/23

Additional Job Information

S02, $16.43, 8 hours, 255 days. Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.