A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
JOB GOALThe job of Custodian Maintenance and Grounds is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility both inside and out for students, staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.
PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES1.Receives and follows instructions as directed by head custodian in collaboration with building administrator.2.Informs head custodian of needed supplies and equipment in a timely manner as to not hinder the continued performance of job duties.3.Lifts and moves furniture, supplies, and equipment as directed.4.Assists with the preparation of special events and activities to include, but not necessarily limited to, setting up, tearing down, and cleaning.5.Performs minor maintenance and repairs; immediately reports to head custodian/building administrator needed major repairs by maintenance personnel.6.Corrects any minor safety hazards; immediately reports to head custodian/building administrator major safety hazards and damage to school property.7.Maintains a high level of cleanliness of school property and grounds.8.Cleans and dusts chalkboards and wipe boards, furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, doors, trim, and related furnishings.9.Cleans all glass including partitions, framed pictures, doors, windows, etc.10.Sweeps and/or vacuums classrooms and other areas daily.11.Scrubs, mops, disinfects, and polishes hard-surfaced floors in restrooms, cafeteria, hallways, classrooms, etc. as required.12.Cleans and disinfects restrooms and drinking fountains daily.13.Regulates the heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide an environment appropriate to the seasons and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.14.Monitors and turns off unnecessary lights outside of school/office hours except for those left on for safety/security reasons.15.Takes appropriate measures to ensure the security of the building/premises and assigned keys.16.Keeps floors, walkways, steps, and hallways in a clean, safe, and attractive condition at all times, especially during periods of inclement weather.17.Keeps buildings and grounds neat and clean at all times by mowing and trimming the grass, cultivating and caring for shrubbery, trees, and flowers as necessary.18.Removes trash and debris from all classrooms, hallways, offices, and other rooms daily.19.Stores and disposes of trash and waste materials in compliance with all state/federal laws and district procedures.20.Maintain lawns in the summer and sidewalks in the winter at all schools.
