Custodian Job at Indianapolis Public Schools in Hartford City

Position Title: Custodian

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible to: Head Custodian / Building Principal

Terms of Employment: 260

Evaluation Period: Formative evaluations throughout the school year and an annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.

Purpose of the Position

Responsible for the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the building to which the employee is assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B) with air brake, school bus, and passenger endorsements.
• Must be team-oriented and able to effectively deal with people.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be willing to work various shifts or be called out after hours.
• Candidates are subject to criminal background checks as well as periodic checks of their driver’s license.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Clean and sanitize restrooms using established practices and procedures.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; empty and clean ash trays and cigarette urns; 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 pressure washers, 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. Use as directed.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas immediately around their assigned building using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Inform Head Custodian when a Maintenance Department work order is needed.
• Assist in the instruction and supervision of student help.
• Support and enforce all school policies and governmental regulations such as OSHA/IOSHA rules, school health and safety regulations and guidelines, etc.
• Support and enforce policies established by the Director of Transportation and Maintenance and the building principal.
• Act as a substitute bus driver when needed.

Secondary Functions of the Position

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Head Custodian or Building Principal.

Knowledge

• Policies, procedures and functions of Blackford County Schools Board of Trustees and the Indiana Department of Education.

Ability to

• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

Equipment Used

• Cleaning and mechanical tools and equipment.

Place Where Work is Performed

• Assigned Blackford County Schools building.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to lift items of 50 lbs. regularly / 100 lbs. occasionally.

How This Job Description Was Developed

This job description was developed by the HR Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Blackford County Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for job candidates and employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Competitive salary and outstanding benefits