Custodian

CUSTODIAN

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The position involves responsibility for performing cleaning and minor maintenance duties in a school or other buildings. The work is performed under direct supervision of the Head Custodian. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

(Illustrative Only)

Clean floors, stairs, windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures;

Dust and polish desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;

Collect and dispose of refuse;

Arrange chairs, tables and other equipment for special events;

Perform grounds keeping activities such as clearing snow, mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, and raking;

Perform minor repairs in classrooms, restrooms, and other areas in and around the building(s);

Open and close building, securing windows, locks and doors;

Unload supplies and equipment from trucks;

May perform semi-skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and other building maintenance tasks;

May prepare and/or maintain inventories, records and reports;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them efficiently and economically;

Good knowledge of various cleaning tools and equipment commonly used by cleaners and custodians; working knowledge of basic proper safety and health practices in areas of cleaning, building operation and maintenance;

Ability to recognize potentially unhealthy, unsafe or otherwise hazardous conditions;

Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs and to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks;

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction; and

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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