Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted:
7/21/2026
Location:
District Wide
Closing Date:
07/31/2026
JOB OPENED ON: 7-21-26 JOB CLOSES ON: 7-31-26
Location: District Wide
Pay: $16.14 up to $21.06 Depending on Experience
Benefits: Health Insurance w/vision, Dental Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Persi
Calendar: 252 days including 6 paid holidays
Personal Days, Sick Days, Vacation Days
JOB DESCRIPTION: CUSTODIAN/GROUNDS
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include tending furnaces and boilers, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk., and cleaning up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
DICTIONARY OF OCCUPATIONAL TITLES:
381.687-014 janitor (any industry)
406.684-014 GROUNDSKEEPER, INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL (any industry) alternate titles: caretaker, grounds; gardener
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION NETWORK (O*Net):
32-2011.00 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
37-3011.00 - Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
COMPENSATION:
Hourly compensation is based on placement for verified years of experience on the Wage Scale based on Verification of Experience through previous employers.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FSLA) STATUS: Non-Exempt
Classified Employees compensated Hourly are considered employed as At Will.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monthly Calendar
Annual Days
Days per Week
Hours per Day
REPORTS TO: Operations Coordinator
SUPERVISES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Detailed Work Activities/Tasks
Specific, observable actions workers perform to accomplish job tasks.
Custodian
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Clean facilities or sites.
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Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
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Dispose of trash or waste materials.
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Gather and empty trash.
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Clean building walls or flooring.
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Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
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Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
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Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
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Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
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Confer with coworkers to coordinate major maintenance or cleaning activities.
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Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
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Monitor building premises to ensure occupant or visitor safety.
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Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
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Prepare chemicals for work application.
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Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
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Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
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Clean furniture or fixtures.
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Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
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Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
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Clean equipment or supplies.
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[Task]
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Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites when requested.
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Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to, or to perform, cleaning wok, when requested.
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Maintain custodial equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
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[Task]
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Move furniture.
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Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
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Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces.
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Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
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Treat facilities to eliminate pests.
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Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation, when requested.
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Remove debris from work sites.
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[Task]
Grounds
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Dispose of trash or waste materials.
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Gather and remove litter.
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Operate grounds maintenance equipment.
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Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
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Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
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Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants.
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Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
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Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
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Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
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Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
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Trim trees or other vegetation.
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Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
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Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
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Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
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Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
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Prepare chemicals for work application.
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Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
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Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances.
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[Task]
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Inspect buildings or grounds to determine condition.
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[Task]
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Remove snow.
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Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
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Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
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[Task]
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Move furniture.
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[Task]
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Cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens.
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Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens.
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Clean facilities or sites.
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Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other ground features.
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Remove debris from work sites.
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[Task]
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Decorate indoor or outdoor spaces.
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[Task]
The minimum amount of education and/or experience necessary for the employee to be successful in the position:
Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent and four years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to diagnose the cause of maintenance related problems. Knowledge of basic computer skills. Must be able to determine supply and material needs. Ability to plan and schedule work for the department(s) and perform multiple concurrent tasks. Ability to motivate, evaluate and supervise staff in order to effectively and efficiently perform all jobs. Must be organized.
Certificates & Licenses
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Valid Driver's License
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First Aid Card
Background Check
Verification of Employment
Verification of Employment through previous employers.
Previous Performance Evaluations
Custodian
Education
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Related Experience
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Grounds
Education
Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Related Experience
Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
Job Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Requisite Competencies - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge
Understanding the competencies to perform the job competently.
Custodian
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Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
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Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Grounds
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English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
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Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Chemistry Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Skills
Proficiencies that enable effective performance that cab be learned or improved upon.
Custodian
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Grounds
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Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Abilities
Enduring personal attributes that influence performance; less trainable than skills.
Custodian
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Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Trunk Strength The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Extent Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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? Static Strength The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Grounds
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Multilimb Coordination The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Trunk Strength The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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Extent Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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Static Strength The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
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Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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Stamina The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
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Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Software, hardware, and digital tools essential for job performance.
Custodian
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Cloud-based data access and sharing software Squeegee
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Desktop communications software Eko
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Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook
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Office suite software Microsoft Office software
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Operating system software
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Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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Word processing software Microsoft Word
Grounds
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Electronic mail software IBM Notes
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Office suite software Microsoft Office software
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Operating system software Microsoft Windows
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Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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Web page creation and editing software Facebook
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Word processing software Microsoft Word
Broad groupings of requisite competencies common to many occupations.
Custodian
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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Performing General Physical Activities Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
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Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
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Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
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Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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? Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
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Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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? Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Grounds
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Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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Performing General Physical Activities Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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? Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
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Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
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Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
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Coaching and Developing Others Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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? Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others
Select from list below for each
Handing / Fingering
21 - 50 lbs
Reach Outward
51 - 100 lbs
Reach Above Shoulder
Over 100 lbs
Squat or Kneel
13 - 25 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All workplace accidents/injuries must be reported immediately to the supervisor the [Job Title} reports to, then follows up with a complete Injury Report with all information as soon as possible. Provide the complete report to the immediate supervisor who will complete an Incident Investigation with the injured employee in person as they have firsthand knowledge of the accident. The immediate supervisor will then send the documentation to the Human Resources Director.
Evaluation will be based on a rubric that rates performance of Tasks, Work Activities, Skills & Abilities.
Idaho System of Educational Excellence
ISEE TITLE(S):
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97205 - Custodial Personnel
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97405 - Building/Grounds Maintenance Personnel
