Position Title: Day Custodian     

Department: Custodial

Reports To: Custodial Supervisor 

Evaluated By: Custodial Supervisor

SUMMARY: Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent ground areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. Hours are Monday through Friday 6:30AM - 2:30PM.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Performs routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors and vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops, and other assigned work areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets.
• Cleans classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweeps, mops and cleans gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mops spills and removes gum and debris; cleans tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, and urinals; cleans mirrors, tile, and windows.
• Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate authority; reports and recommends the need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintains security of buildings; reports suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; reports infractions of rules to supervisor.
• Washes windows and walls; cleans chalkboards/dry erase boards, trays, and erasers and empties pencil sharpeners; assembles, moves and arranges furniture, supplies, and equipment in preparing classroom and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
• Cleans blinds, dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork and makes minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
• Locks and unlocks doors and gates as appropriate; maintains security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turns alarm system off in the morning and on in the evening as directed.
• Picks up and rakes paper, trash, and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweeps and cleans walkways and entrances; disposes of trash according to established procedures; washes out trash cans and follows established sanitation procedures and standards.
• Packs, unpacks, loads, receives and stores books, supplies, materials, and other items.
• Ability to push, carry, and lift large and heavy objects (up to 50#)
• Operates cleaning equipment, such as vacuum, floor stripper, cleaner, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubber, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers, and power blowers as assigned.
• Shovels, plows, and sands walks and steps as directed.
• Responds to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintains records of observed maintenance, repair needs, and safety issues.
• Participates in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as requested by the administration.

Other Functions:

• Consistently monitor district email to stay informed and respond promptly to important communications.
• Submit requested data and information in a timely manner.
• Attend all scheduled meetings organized by supervisors and district administrators.
• Complete necessary paperwork as directed.
• Demonstrate proficiency with workplace technology and adapt as needed.
• Prioritize safety by ensuring all doors and windows are securely locked.
• Respect the established chain of command in all interactions.
• Stay informed about and understand the district's crisis management plan.
• Exemplify professional excellence in the school, community, and on social media.
• Focus on their designated responsibilities and collaborate effectively while respecting the boundaries of their role.
• Serve as a strong advocate for the school district, promoting its values and achievements both internally and in the broader community.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance to maximum student instruction and enhance learning outcomes
• Maintain a positive attitude and actively contribute to a supportive and constructive work environment, avoiding negativity.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. 

Education & Experience: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Activities: The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

All applicants must pass a criminal background check as well as a DHS child maltreatment registry check.

Salary will be based on verifiable experience. Salary information can be found by visiting www.gentrypioneers.com