Job Description

Afternoon Custodian - Holmes/Puentes

Position Title: Afternoon Custodian (3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Building: Student Support Service Office

Reports to: Director of Facilities and/or Designee

The position of custodian requires specific knowledge and abilities.

1. Ability to lift up to sixty (60) pounds safely.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Ability to work effectively with a positive attitude with the custodial staff in their assigned building.
4. Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of the community including, but not limited to, co-workers, building administrators, scholars, parents, and outside contractors.
6. Ability to seek clarification, gather information, and make independent decisions when necessary.
7. Knowledge of proper cleaning methods, safe use of tools, and general care practices of a school facility.
8. Willingness to learn the location of valves and critical shut-off points and shut down procedures for utilities in case of breakdowns or emergencies.
9. Ability and willingness to be flexible and accept and perform additional or other tasks as assigned by the building administrator and/or Director of Facilities.

The custodian position within the Ypsilanti Community Schools works in conjunction with a head custodian and reports to the building administrator and Director of Facilities. They are responsible for the general maintenance of an assigned area within a school building. However, assignments are subject to change, and custodians are expected to accept direction from a building administrator, the Director of Facilities, and accept information if provided by the Head Custodian assigned to the building.

JOB GOAL is to provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to work, learn, play, and develop.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The custodian position is assigned a regular daily schedule and is expected to arrive on time, ready for work, and punch in and out on the time clock at the beginning and end of their work day. The custodian position is expected to adhere to their regular schedule on a daily basis unless formally notified by the Director of Facilities.

Their work and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Clean assigned rooms, offices, entryways, restrooms, and specialized areas (i.e., auditorium, locker room, gym, kitchen, or clinics, etc.) on a daily basis using appropriate tools and supplies properly.
2. Clean windows on entryways, doors, and showcases on a regular basis and clean other fixtures (i.e., showcases, doors, kitchen equipment, podiums, etc.) on an as-needed basis (may be daily) to ensure clean and acceptable conditions for all building occupants.
3. Clean restrooms (including scrubbing and disinfecting toilets, wash basins, and fixtures) properly using appropriate chemicals and tools on a daily basis. Fill toilet paper supply, hand towel supply, and soap supply as needed.
4. Sweeps hallways and entrances every evening and cleans hard floors on schedule with chemicals and floor machines.
5. Mops floors in assigned areas � including entryways, cafeterias, lavatories, hallways, and offices to take up any mud, water, salt, or slush that is tracked into the building or to take up any spills or accidents.
6. Clean, wash, and/or dust any horizontal surface as assigned in the area as scheduled, including shelving, desks (adult or student), window sills, counters, and other furniture as requested
7. Maintain any custodial equipment (vacuums, floor machines, buffers, mops, dispenser units, etc.) in a condition so that they will continue to work and provide longevity. Discontinue use and report any malfunctioning equipment to the Head Custodian in the building and Director of Facilities for repair.
8. Secure the building after all daily activities have ended or secure all entrance ways except for those necessary to allow for special event traffic while the building is open to the public.
9. Custodian positions assigned to an evening shift where they are the last person in the building are expected to secure the building by checking that all exterior entryways and windows are secure and locked and by setting the security alarm properly.
10. In heavy winter weather conditions during the winter months, the custodial position may be asked to assist with snow removal from all walks, including entrances and public sidewalks - proper snow removal equipment will be provided.
11. Report any vandalism to the Head Custodian and building administrator.
12. Report any maintenance needs or repairs to the Head Custodian and Director of Facilities.
13. Work as a team with the Head Custodian and District Maintenance Department to ensure the success of delivery of services to the District.
14. Perform additional duties which are required by the building administrator / Director of Facilities which relate to maintenance, cleanliness, and custodial care of the building and the support of the Custodial and Maintenance Departments.
15. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months
16. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, immigration status, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any legally protected category not otherwise listed, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.