Position Description: Custodian

Reports to:  Facilities Director or Assistant Facilities Director

Responsibilities:

1. Under supervision of the Facilities Director and Assistant Facilities Director, the Custodian will perform custodial services for District buildings and grounds.  This position is responsible for general housekeeping of the campus.
2. Performs a wide variety of routine cleaning duties in District buildings and on District grounds which include, sweeping, mopping, vacuum, cleaning, dusting, other tasks and labor, as required.
3. Cleans classrooms, rooms and offices of assigned building(s).
4. Sweeps, mops, polishes, and strips floors in rooms and halls. 
5. Wash windows, mirrors, door knobs and lockers, as required.
6. Clean all chalkboards and chalk trays.
7. Empty interior and exterior trash receptacles. Performs recycling duties as necessary.  Remove trash from parking lots and grounds. Clean entrances to buildings, includes debris at interior and exterior areas to buildings. 
8. Dusts and/or polishes furniture, blinds, sills, ledges and equipment. 
9. Performs work assigned by the Facilities Supervisor which are associated with assisting staff with set ups of special events, furniture moves and other activities.
10. Clear snow and ice from entrance ways, walkways and steps. Shovels or sweeps areas. Operates snow blowers and salt spreaders.
11. Operates floor scrubbing, floor maintenance and pressure washing machines to maintain all types of floors and surfaces in a safe and proficient manner.
12. Maintain Janitorial closets in a neat and orderly manner.
13. Attends and completes training and safety meetings.
14. Maintains restrooms which include cleaning of walls, sinks fixtures, toilets and mirrors. Replenishes towels, tissues and soap dispensers.   
15. Vacuums, spot cleans, and/or shampoos rugs, carpets, and furniture using commercial-type vacuum cleaners and shampooing equipment. 
16. Stocks area with appropriate supplies. 
17. Performs landscaping duties, such as lawn mowing, trimming, weeding, etc.
18. Locks and unlocks doors and sets security alarms, as directed. 
19. Drives, operates and cleans District vehicles.
20. Initiates work orders for repair/maintenance. 
21. Moves furniture, equipment, or fixtures, as required. 
22. Lays out and outlines parking lots and ball fields.
23. Replaces ceiling tiles and light bulbs.
24. Performs any other custodial duty or assignment as directed by the Facilities Director and/or his/her designee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards. 
2. Skill in using cleaning products and equipment. 
3. Skill in following verbal and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of custodial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Physical Demands:

Medium, maximum lift 50 lbs., frequent lift/carry up to 30 lbs.

Working Conditions:

Inside (75%+)