School Custodian, 2nd Shift

JOB ANALYSIS

The school custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the building and physical plant, and supporting a learning environment that promotes health, attitude, and pride of students. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up.  The school custodian also serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional, courteous, and helpful nature.  Assists in campus security as necessary.

REPORTS TO

Head Custodian or Designee        

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The following are illustrative of the responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and refinish floors; clean, dust and polish furniture; wash windows and walls; clean restrooms; dispose of rubbish, change lights, etc.; make certain all areas of the building are kept in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition according to industry and/or district standards.

• Assure safety during inclement weather to including shoveling, salting, providing slip protection on wet floors, securing against wind damage, snow removal from roofs, remove debris from down spouts when clogged, etc.

• Apply cleaning chemicals according to established safety procedures. 

• Adheres to safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment.

• Aids in emergency clean ups. 

• Advise building Head Custodian/Maintenance Department on matters relating to mechanical equipment and/or building maintenance. 

• Performs minor painting to walls, rails, playgrounds, and other areas of the school.
• Removes extraneous dirt/markings from interior and exterior vertical/horizontal surfaces (walls, doors, etc.).

• Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to insure a safe school environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with all District 

employees, vendors, contractors, and public entities.

• Ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions requiring the 

ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work while responding to interruptions and changing priorities. 

• Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction, sound judgment and decision-

making capabilities are essential.

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT  

Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Londonderry Custodial Union for additional information. 

EVALUATION

Annual evaluations to be conducted by Director of Buildings & Grounds

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

     Typically sitting at a desk or table.

     Intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.

     Typically standing or walking.

     Lifting light objects (less than 25 pounds).

     Lifting heavy objects (more than 25 pounds).

     Work is typically performed in an office.

     Work is typically performed outdoors.

     Work is performed in a noisy place.

     Work exposes me to machinery and its moving parts.

     Work is performed outdoors regardless of the weather.

     Work requires being in high places or working with dangerous machinery and sharp tools.

 DEFINITION OF DURATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

(N)  NOT REQUIRED

(R) RARELY Activity exists up to 1/8 of the time on the job. 

(O) OCCASIONALLY Activity exists up to 1/3 of the time on the job. 

(F) FREQUENTLY Activity exists up to 2/3 of the time on the job. 

(C) CONSTANTLY Activity exists over 2/3 of the time on the job.

Lift up to 10 lb.   N R O F C Twisting N R O F C

Lift 11 to 25 lb.  N R O F C Bending N R O F C

Lift 26 to 50 lb.  N R O F C Crawling N R O F C

Lift over 50 lb.   N R O F C Squatting N R O F C

  Kneeling N R O F          C

Carry up to 10 lb  .N R O F C Crouching N R O F C

Carry 11 to 25 lb  .N R O F C Climbing N R O F C

Carry 26 to 50 lb  .N R O F C Balancing N R O F C

Carry over 50 lb   .N R O F C

Work Surface(s)

Reach above shoulder height N R O F C

Reach at shoulder height N R O F C

Reach below shoulder height N R O F C

Push/Pull N R O F C

Hand Manipulation

Grasping N R O F C

Handling N R O F C

Torquing N R O F C

Fingering N R O F C

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