GCL-3
12:00pm - 8:00pm shift
8 HOURS/DAY
Monday-Friday
Grade G: $16.52/hour
+ benefits
Job Title: General Custodian
Revised Date: May 2020
Department: Custodial Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Year: 12 months
Salary Schedule: Custodial-260 Day
SUMMARY: Performs custodial services at assigned site to ensure an attractive, sanitary, safe, and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. Duties include cleaning, preparing, inspecting, and maintaining facilities and grounds; monitoring building systems; and responding to immediate safety and/or operational concerns.
Split-shift Custodian: the job responsibilities are the same but will be performed at multiple sites in a working day. All core functions of the job will be listed as below. Sites will be determined by the Custodial Supervisors.
Substitute Custodian: All duties will be as listed below. The designated working site will be determined as needed by the Custodial Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Tasks Descriptions
1. Cleans and inspects assigned facilities and grounds, including classrooms, offices, gyms, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc., to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive educational environment. Uses proper personnel protective equipment as deemed necessary by the product manufacturer. Replenishes daily use classroom and rest room supplies, such as paper towels, soap, etc.
Frequency: D % of Time: 30%
2. Consults with administrative personnel to plan, prioritize, and schedule custodial staff for daily activities and special events. Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors and takes appropriate action. Monitors students and staff in and around work areas to prevent injuries and ensure site safety.
Frequency: D % of Time: 10%
3. Monitors building systems and responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns during and after standard hours. Duties include checking boilers to ensure they are working in a safe manner, identifying/reporting facility damage and vandalism, monitoring and responding to alarms, etc. Takes appropriate action, notifies appropriate personnel for resolution, and supports site maintenance staff as needed.
Frequency: D % of Time: 10%
4. Prepares the school and/or grounds for activities and special events, including setting up chairs, stages, backdrops, bleachers, etc.
Frequency: D % of Time: 10%
5. Performs minor, job-related maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g., change vacuum belts, vacuum bags, replace light bulbs, repair minor plumbing problems, etc.). Transports required tools, equipment, supplies, and materials to the required site within the building/grounds.
Frequency: D % of Time: 10%
6. Prepares site for daily operations, including opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkways, etc. and removing snow from main entries, steps, doorways and entry sidewalks.
Frequency: D % of Time: 5%
7. Performs daily perimeter checks of facilities and grounds, including securing doors, windows, and gates; activating/deactivating alarm systems; turning on/off lights; etc.
Frequency: D % of Time: 5%
8. Assists with ordering custodial supplies and maintaining equipment. Delivers supplies, equipment, mail, packages, furniture, etc. to appropriate parties and/or storage locations within the building.
Frequency: D % of Time: 5%
9. Assists with training; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and providing input into performance appraisals of Sub Custodians and Student Sweepers.
Frequency: D % of Time: 5%
10. Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars to gather and convey information required to perform job functions.
Frequency: A % of Time: 5%
11. Performs other duties as assigned
Frequency: Ongoing % of Time: 5%
TOTAL = 100%
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
No experience required
Experience preferred in custodial services and/or facilities maintenance
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
English language skills
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Basic math skills
Bilingual language skills preferred
Attention to detail
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals; typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc.; and office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred at hire; required within 3 months after hire
Operating knowledge of custodial cleaning equipment preferred at hire; required within 3 months after hire
Operating knowledge of basic hand tools preferred at hire
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
Reports to: Head Custodian and Custodial Supervisor
Direct reports:
Sub Custodian (for general custodian role) 1-3
Student Sweeper 1-2
Assists with training; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and providing input into performance appraisals.
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
Assists with initiating requisitions for supplies to maintain needed inventory.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
