Custodian

Ascension Parish School Board Job Description

I. JOB TITLE

Custodian

JOB TYPE

702 POSITION

REPORTS TO

Lead Custodian

PAY GRADE

MNT-1

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 260

days

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE

Ensures that school premises are properly maintained by providing basic custodial services.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

•8 th grade education or its equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

•0 to 6 months of basic work experience SKILLS•Basic knowledge of school custodial activities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

•Must be capable of lifting 25 or more pounds on a daily basis. This position requires exposure to heat/cold/chemicals on a daily basis. Climbing, dexterity and the ability to work in a standing position are daily requirements of this position.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleans classrooms and restrooms to include vacuuming carpeted areas and providing routine custodial maintenance of athletic facilities. Dust mops hallways. Picks up litter on school premises and empties garbage cans. Locks and unlocks school buildings. Assists the principal, assistant principal and teachers with routine maintenance and delivery tasks. Provides routine maintenance to include changing air conditioning filters, changing light bulbs, handling touch-up paint jobs, floor preparation (stripping, waxing & buffing), cleaning windows/base boards, and prompt removal of all graffiti from walls. Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured. Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system. Performs other services as required.

NOTE:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.