What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Custodian position at Imagine Schools?
Reports to: The Custodian is under the direct supervision of the Building Principal and the technical supervision of the Facilities Management Office.
Essential Functions:
- Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
- Consults with administrative personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing, and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
- Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
- Distributes custodial supplies and equipment for the purpose of disseminating materials to custodial staff and/or storage locations.
- Provides information to administrators and staff for the direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.
- Inspects facilities to ensure that the site is suitable for safe operations, is maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and to identify necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, etc.
- Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.
- Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunchroom, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
- Oversees facility maintenance activities and assigned custodial personnel for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently in compliance with site requirements and established standards.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Performs minor job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the building site.
- Prepares site for daily operations as may be required (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, shoveling, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard-free.
- Prepares written/electronic materials (e.g. work orders, safety inspections, supply requisitions, inventory records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating information to administration for action.
Job Description:
- Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities throughout the day as needed.
- Requisitions equipment, supplies, and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
- Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
- Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial maintenance activities.
- Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment, trustworthiness, dependability, promptness, flexibility, and emotional maturity.
Other Functions:
- Collaborates with building administrator to conduct a variety of training and drills with students and staff (e.g. fire, intruder, health and safety, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are operational and/or established procedures are effective.
- Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
Minimum Qualifications:
Specific skill-based competencies required to perform the functions of the job include:
- Operating equipment and materials used in custodial/janitorial duties adhering to safety practices, having full operational knowledge of custodial/janitorial duties; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
- Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
- Methods of institutional cleaning including but not limited to hard surface flooring and carpet.
- Basic tools for minor repairs; safety practices and procedures.
- Flexibility is required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job and includes adapting to changing work priorities and meeting deadlines and schedules.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:
- Significant lifting.
- Carrying.
- Pushing, and/or pulling.
- Frequent climbing and balancing.
- Frequent stooping.
- Kneeling
- Crouching, and/or crawling.
- Significant fine finger dexterity.
- Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 75% walking, and 20% standing.
- The employee should be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, be able to lift and empty full mop buckets and be able to empty a 44-gallon trash bin into a dumpster.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively with staff, students, and community members.
Working Environment:
- The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and all weather conditions.
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE
Please send your resume to karen.shepherd@imagineschools.org
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