Title: Custodian I

Classification Title: Substitute Custodian

Calendar: B, Year Round

ESP Salary Schedule: Range 30 Step 1
Hours: Vary

Location: District Wide

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for the general maintenance and operation of the school building.  Duties include substituting for Custodian II during absences and/or vacancies, to maintain, repair, and/or operate the school building, equipment, and grounds.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.  
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows, clean blinds, and launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Report major damages to Maintenance Department for repair.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, CPR, and working relationships.
• Handle recycling materials.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No related experience required.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The job regularly requires above average strength and/or stamina.  Job duties may involve lifting and carrying of heavy materials/objects (50-100 pounds).
• Occasionally work is carried out in disagreeable conditions.  Exposure to adverse working conditions, inclement weather, dirt/dust, noise or fumes, and/or exposure to possible accidents, health hazards or minor injuries product an environment that involves adjusting to or accommodating these uncomfortable conditions.