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Custodian 

Hours: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Starting pay: $20.00 plus 2nd shift: $.15/hour
BASIC FUNCTION:  To lead and participate in the performance of unskilled or skilled tasks in the upkeep of assigned public buildings, grounds, and related facilities.  Responsible for overall cleanliness, and to ensure a safe and orderly environment. 

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:   

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred, but not required.
• Experience in school custodial department or related experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet the responsibilities of the job.
• Knowledge of fire and life safety codes is useful, but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of basic techniques of custodial maintenance preferred, but not mandatory.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:  

• Basic problem solving skills 
• Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice. 
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. 
• Able to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous, helpful manner.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department procedures 
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to appropriate supervisor/administrator. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc., in assigned buildings so that health standards are met. 
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers. 
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and/or polishes floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbers. 
• Dusts and polishes furniture and equipment. 
• Washes windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary. 
• Empties wastebaskets and transports other trash and waste to disposal areas. 
• Moves and arranges furniture as required. 
• Removes debris from driveways, garages, and bus loading areas. 
• Sorts clothing and other articles, loads washing machines, and folds dried items. 
• Replaces light bulbs. 
• Inspects boilers and takes water samples daily during operating season. 
• Sets up and takes down lunch tables. 
• Sets up and takes down chairs for special events. 
• Moves portable metal bleachers between football and baseball/softball fields. 
• Positions and removes portable stop sign at state highway/street intersection daily. 
• Raises and lowers American and Iowa flags at beginning and end of day. 
• Fills in for other shift custodial absences as required by administration. 
• Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation. 
• Examines building and reports the needs for repairs of failed equipment. 
• Requests repair work as discovered and reports needs immediately for maintenance. 
• Maintains grounds and performs seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn, etc.). 
• Performs such yard keeping chores such as grass cutting and tree trimming.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat. 
• Performs minor adjustments and repairs to mechanical equipment as needed. 
• Follows the chain of command as required. 
• Restocks disposable items and provides inventory usage and data. 
• Requests supplies and equipment to complete required cleaning. 
• Assists the public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining/setting up equipment. 
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and community. 
• Reports to work each day clean, neat, and in uniform. 
• Works in all types of weather conditions. 
• Must be able to get along with a wide variety of people. 
• Available to work some weekends.
• Has regular attendance. 
• Reports to work when an emergency arises.
• Manages one's own time efficiently. 
• Attends annual safety training including bloodborne pathogen, asbestos, MSDS, confined space, etc. 
• Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.