Custodian

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this class performs routine, manual work cleaning and maintaining buildings. The employee also controls building heating and air conditioning equipment. The employee performs recurring tasks in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules. When problems arise, an employee in this class will refer them to a lead worker or supervisor. Errors will be revealed by inspection of work and are not likely to result in loss of time or resources. Supervision is direct with frequent inspections to assure completion of assignments in accordance with instructions and standards.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

Scrubs, dust, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways and closets. Dusts and arranges furniture. Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces. Scrubs and cleans rest room fixtures. Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in rest rooms, kitchens and classroom facilities. Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles. Locks and unlocks doors. Sorts and stores material for recycling program. Reports to supervisor any damages or needed repairs. Picks up paper and other trash in school building or on school grounds. Turns heating and air conditioning equipment on and off. Drives bus as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment. Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning. Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/or GED equivalent. Successful work experience. Obtain and maintain a bus license and drive as needed.