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480.4E2 Custodian Job Description-Elementary Assignment

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480.4 E2 - CUSTODIAN JOB DESCRIPTION - ELEMENTARY ASSIGNMENT

I.  QUALIFICATIONS:

   A.  Demonstrated aptitude or competency for assigned responsibilities. 

   B.  Ability to work effectively with groups to accomplish district goals.

   C.  Demonstrated aptitude or competency for assigned responsibilities.

   D.  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

   E.  Ability to plan, organize, initiate, and complete work effectively and efficiently.

   F.  Ability to respect the privacy and confidentiality of students and staff.

   G.  Ability to operate cleaning equipment.

   H.  Ability to use technology to perform job assignments.

   I.  Ability to operate power equipment.

   J.  Ability to lift 50 pounds.

II.  REPORTS TO:

   A.  Building principal.

   B.  Works cooperatively with the superintendent of schools.

III.  JOB GOAL:

   A.   Provide students and staff with safe, comfortable, clean, and efficient buildings and grounds in which to learn, work, and develop.

IV.  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

   A.  Custodial Functions

     1.  Regulates heat, ventilation, and air condition systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.

     2.  Performs all custodial functions following a daily schedule as developed in cooperation with the head custodian and building principal.

     3.  Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times. 

     4.  Picks up litter and empties trash receptacles in front of building.

     5.  Keeps area behind kitchen picked up and clean.

     6.  Disinfects and cleans drinking fountains, sanitary fixtures, toilet floors, toilet dividers, rest room walls, and locker rooms.

     7.  Cleans, dusts, and empties wastebaskets in classrooms, corridors, toilets, lunchroom, locker rooms, and office areas.

     8.  Follows proper procedures cleaning and handling biohazardous materials.

     9.  Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.

     10.  Follows proper procedures for safe operation of equipment and chemicals.

     11.  Shovels, plows, and sands walks, driveways, and steps as needed.

     12.  Assists with grounds keeping duties (mowing, planting, watering) as needed.

     13.  Reports all maintenance needs to the building principal and/or superintendent.

     14.  Promptly reports all vandalism to the building principal.

     15.  Makes minor building repairs.

     16.  Assist teachers with miscellaneous tasks as requested and approved by the principal.

     17.  Make sure windows are closed, lights are turned off, and the building is secured at the close of the day.

     18.  Polishes door hardware, furniture, and floors.

     19.  Cleans windows.

     20.  Cleans athletic field areas including athletic fields, trash cans, locker rooms, rest rooms, press boxes, bleachers, concession stand, etc.

     21.  Clean and perform routine maintenance on cleaning equipment following each use such as vacuum cleaner, floor scrubbers, mop buckets, mobs, etc.

     22.  Ensures that custodial supply and storage rooms are clean, neat, and orderly.

     23.  Makes minor plumbing repairs.

     24.  Supervises students in the building as needed when certified staff are not present.

     25.  Picks up mail for the building.

     26.  Raises and lowers flag.

     27.  Reports incidents of theft and vandalism.

     28.  Assists with unloading shipments as received at school.

     29.  Supervises part-time student help.

     30.  Cooperates with individuals and groups using the facility, including gym, lunchroom, locker rooms, classrooms, and ICN room.

V.  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

   A.  Twelve month contract.  Salary and work year as determined by the board and the master contract.

VI.  EVALUATION:

   A.  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions in board policy and master contract.