Washington County School District

Job Description

 

 

Job Title:                                  Custodian- Full Time and Part Time (213)

Department:                              Maintenance

Reports To:                              Custodial Coordinator/Head Custodian

FLSA Status:                            Non-exempt

Salary Schedule:                       MN01                         

Prepared Date:             12/1/04

Approved by:                           Lyle Cox

Approved date:                        1/19/05

 

SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Principal or Head Custodian, performs a variety of cleaning work in offices, classrooms, restrooms, or other buildings; assists in maintenance activities and performs other related duties as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Maintain good housekeeping and proper care of the school grounds, keeping them safe, and free of obstructions.
  • Be mindful of equipment, follow preventative maintenance procedures and report that which is inoperable.  Items that need to be repaired should be referred to the principal or head custodian.
  • Keep the buildings neat, clean, and safe for the purpose of conducting school activities.
  • Replace light bulbs.
  • Be conservation conscious, making sure all windows, doors, lights, and other areas are energy efficient.  Conserve energy whenever possible.
  • Ensure all doors, windows, and other areas of the building(s) are in good condition and can be secured at the end of a day’s use.
  • Vacuum and sweep thoroughly all rooms, corridors, halls, and offices at least once each day.  Floors should be stripped and waxed as needed throughout the school year.
  • Mop restroom floors, clean and disinfect fixtures, clean mirrors and stalls, check paper and hand soap daily.
  • Observe and make suggestions for repairs, alterations, changes, and equipment as needed in the school.
  • Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
  • Perform the above-listed essential functions with physical and mental ability, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Comply with all District policies as they apply to this job assignment.

 

 

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

 

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Knowledge of modern cleaning methods
  • Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency
  • Ability to follow oral and written directions and specific rules, regulations and processes and apply them to a variety of situations
  • Knowledge of safe work practices
  • Ability to drive a car, pickup truck, and other vehicles

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required:   

  • No specific education requirement, but must demonstrate ability to read and write English

at a level required for successful job performance.

  • One year of work experience in manual work
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Hold and maintain a Utah drivers license
  • Demonstrate normal depth perception
  • Manual dexterity to manipulate small objects and handle tools safely
  • Ability to see and read fine print and work with small component parts

 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Previous experience in public school system or institute of higher education.  A general knowledge of commercial cleaning techniques.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of problems.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision , peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  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 the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet an/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.