Custodian

Bayard Public Schools

Custodian Job Description

It is the policy of Bayard Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

* This Job Description is in addition to and supplements

the Master Classified Job Description*

 Job Title: Custodian

 Department: Building Maintenance

Education Level and Certification: High school diploma or equivalent

Reports To: Principal.

Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks

1. Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.

2. Service, clean, and supply restrooms.

3. Gather and empty trash.

4. Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.

5. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

6. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.

7. Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.

8. Notify supervisors concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.

9. Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.

10. Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.

11. Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.

12. Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets, meetings, assemblies, athletic events, and performances.

13. Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.

14. Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.

15. Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies either manually or by using hand trucks.

16. Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.

17. Clean equipment such as glassware and metal instruments using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment.

18. Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestations.

19. Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.

20. Drive vehicles to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.

21. Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery using mowers, and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.

22. Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water using commercial cleaning equipment.

23. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Principal’s designee.

Work Activities

The custodian is to perform the following work activities:

1. Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. This includes inspecting facilities to determine repair or replacement needs.

2. Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. This includes applying cleaning solvents, arranging decorations or furniture for banquets or social functions, cleaning or waxing floors, cleaning rooms or work areas, maintaining the physical building or grounds of the property, moving or fitting heavy objects, and painting walls or other structural surfaces.

3. Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things. This includes mixing paint, ingredients or chemicals according to specifications, removing stains from fabric or carpet, sterilizing or cleaning laboratory or healthcare equipment, using materials for routine building maintenance, using herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, or related products, using portable hand spray equipment

Working Conditions

Inside offices and throughout the school building

Exposure to weather conditions

Exposure to chemicals and solvents

At-Will Position. This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.