Custodian - 2nd Shift @ Flint Spring Elementary School

HUNTINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

Job Description

Position Title: Custodian

Terms of Employment: 12 Month Position

Evaluated By: Head Custodian

Job Summary

Maintain a clean and organized school environment for the students and employees of the Huntington County Community School Corporation

Employment Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months experience in the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities
  
  

Classified Employee Confidentiality Statement

As an employee of the Huntington County Community School Corporation, some job duties may involve access to information/records that are considered confidential. Employees of the school corporation respect the confidentiality of the student and follow procedures to protect privacy.

Essential Job Duties

• Clean restrooms, locker rooms, and showers
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings
• Perform emergency clean-up service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling or illness
• Perform minor electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs
• Lock and unlock gates and doors and set security systems
• Mow grass and trim lawns
• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities
• Sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to the school facilities, including snow removal
• Assist in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment
• Take oral and written directions while working productively with fellow workers
• Sweep, mop, strip, wax, and seal floors
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels
• Wash windows and walls, polish metalwork, and clean chalkboards
• Vacuum rugs and carpets
• Dust, wash, and polish furniture/woodwork
• Replace light bulbs, lighting tubes and electrical ballasts
• Clean window coverings, such as drapes and blinds
  
  

Assist in reporting and preventing facility vandalism

• Work safely
• Perform other work and duties as assigned by the Head Custodian
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining a variety of surfaces, equipment and furniture
• Meets all aspects of the Classified Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
  
  

Job Description

Custodian

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Essential Cognitive Factors

• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems
• Plan, organize and schedule priorities
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• Efficiently use cleaning materials, supplies and equipment
• Work assigned overtime
  
  

Physical Factors

(Occasionally = 0-2.5 hrs./day; Frequently = 2.5-5.5 hrs./day; Constantly = 5.5 hrs./day)

• Sitting/standing - constantly
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching - frequently
• Hearing and speaking clearly - constantly
• Lifting (50-100 lbs.) - frequently
• Climbing (stairs, ladders, scaffolding) - frequently
  
  

The Huntington County Community School Corporation assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Custodian Date

Building/Campus Custodian - 2nd Shift @ Flint Spring Elementary Scho