Job Description

POSITION: Second Shift Custodian

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance or Designee
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, FLSA Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent
• Flexible Hours
• Custodial and/or building maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to read and comply with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Self-directed and ability to follow directions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Physical stamina and good attendance record
• Ability to lift, carry and move work-related supplies/equipment
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Able to follow safety rules and regulations
• Suited for situations that require the ability to plan ahead, yet remain flexible enough to adapt to new situations or react to emergencies
• Able to work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, school staff, administrators, and the general public
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Hold a valid Ohio Driver's License

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for performing custodial work required for the routine care, maintenance, cleaning, protection, and preservation of the assigned building/building space, its contents, and grounds. Maintaining the building (or building space) in a clean, attractive, healthy, and safe condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all phases of cleaning/housekeeping duties and routine maintenance and repair of the building and its furniture/equipment in accordance with District policies, administrative guidelines, local ordinances, Department of Health regulations and the provisions of State and Federal law.
• Follow the work schedule assigned, including day-to-day job assignments, work areas, special work projects, and summer/break cleaning and maintenance.
• Complete required tasks of sweeping, mopping, waxing floors; emptying and cleaning trash/waste receptacles and pencil sharpeners; refilling towel, toilet tissue, and soap dispensers; removing cobwebs, cleaning windows, cleaning all chalk/dry erase boards, dusting and polishing furniture and woodwork, cabinetry, window sills, and railings, cleaning and disinfecting toilets, urinals, sinks/wash basins, and drinking fountains as scheduled.
• Assist building staff with work assignments which need temporary support.
• Adjust cleaning schedules as needed due to evening/special use of the facilities.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provide necessary custodial services to support the comprehensive instructional program, the program of food service, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, interscholastic athletics, and community use of school facilities
• Maintain accurate records of all repairs and maintenance and prepare reports and repair orders as required by law, District policy, and administrative guidelines in a timely manner.
• Meet the professional expectations of attendance, suitable attire and decorum, participation in District meetings/functions, and support of District initiatives
• Respond to specific requests from the Director of Maintenance on matters affecting the building operations.

OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance, or Designee

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

OCCASIONAL: Exposure to inclement weather driving conditions and severe weather, traffic, loud noise, unruly children/adults; attends functions or performs duties outside normal working hours; exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Light lifting, up to 50 pounds.

PERIODIC: Exposure to inclement weather driving conditions and severe weather, heavy equipment, unruly children/adults; exposure to common childhood illnesses.

FREQUENT: Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Prolonged periods of standing and lifting (10-20 pounds). Bending, stooping and reaching.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary as per salary schedule in effect as adopted by the Board of Education. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.