Custodian-Deport Elementary

Major Responsibilities and Duties ??

Grounds Maintenance & Curb Appeal Exterior Upkeep:

Maintain the school grounds to the highest standard, ensuring the campus looks its best for students and the community.

Landscaping:

Perform regular mowing, weed eating, and trimming of all grass areas, bushes, and trees.

Property Cleanliness:

Keep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas neat, clean, and free of debris or hazards.

Equipment Care:

Safely operate and maintain outdoor power equipment including lawn mowers, edgers, and weed eaters. ?

Interior Cleaning & Aesthetics Maintain Excellence:

Follow a consistent cleaning schedule for floors, windows, furniture, restrooms, and classrooms.

Waste Management:

Comply with local laws and procedures for the proper storage and disposal of trash.

Inventory:

Monitor cleaning and grounds supplies; proactively request refills to ensure the team is always prepared. ??

General Maintenance & Support Daily Setup:

Assist with lunchroom transitions (tables/chairs) and prepare facilities for special school events or outdoor activities.

Preventive Care:

Perform minor building repairs and monitor HVAC systems to ensure student comfort and energy efficiency.

Support:

Move furniture or heavy equipment within the building as directed by the Principal. ???

Safety & Security Facility Safeguarding:

Assist in the opening and closing of the building, ensuring all exit doors and panic bolts are functional and secure.

Proactive Safety:

Follow established techniques for lifting and climbing; immediately correct or report any unsafe conditions on the grounds or in the building.

Qualifications Education/Certification:

None specified.

Experience:

None required; we value a strong work ethic and a reliable "can-do" attitude.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance, including minor repair techniques. Ability to safely operate heavy cleaning and outdoor landscaping equipment. Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions for chemicals and safety procedures.

Physical & Environmental Demands Tools Used:

Buffer, stripper, wet/dry vacuum, electric drill, hand tools, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater.

Posture/Motion:

Requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending, climbing, and reaching.

Lifting:

Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.

Environment:

Ability to work both inside and outside in various weather conditions (extreme heat/cold), often on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Schedule:

Regular work in irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours during peak school events.