Building Custodian [ESP3553]

Classification Title: Custodian II

Title: Building Custodian

Calendar: B, Year Round

ESP Salary Schedule: Range 40 Step 1
Hours: 3.8/Day 19/Week*

Location: Liberty Elementary

*The hours for this position will be Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 8:00pm and Friday 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
Hours may be adjusted to meet facility programming needs.

General Purpose

Responsible for the general maintenance and operation of the school building.  Duties include maintaining, repairing, and/or operating the school building, equipment, and grounds.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures. 
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers. 
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc. 
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets. 
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc. 
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments. 
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure buildings when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off the lights. 
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.  
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis. 
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows, clean blinds, and launder cleaning rags and dust mops. 
• Report major damages to the Maintenance Department for repair.
• Tend to emergencies when necessary. 
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings. 
• Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, CPR, and working relationships. 
• Handle recycling materials.
• Remove garbage from the parking lot.
• Clear snow as needed.
• May trim trees and bushes.
• May mow, edge, and weed eat lawns.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of related experience.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• The job regularly requires above average strength and/or stamina.  Job duties may involve lifting and carrying of heavy materials/objects (50-100 pounds).
• Occasionally work is carried out in disagreeable conditions.  Exposure to adverse working conditions, inclement weather, dirt/dust, noise or fumes, and/or exposure to possible accidents, health hazards or minor injuries produce an environment that involves adjusting to or accommodating these uncomfortable conditions.