School Custodian

Maintenance

Job Description

Reports To Principal/Assistant Principal/Maintenance Supervisor Supervises None Terms 9, 10, 11, or 12 - Month Salary Custodian Salary Schedule

Job Goal

Maintaining the facility to insure a safe, efficient, attractive, and clean environment conducive to the overall education of the students; minimize property damage, loss and liability to the school district.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred; ability to follow written instructions and schedules; ability to work well with others; skills related to maintaining school buildings and grounds.

Performance Responsibilities

  • Have buildings open and accessible before school each day and for extra-curricular activities.
  • Lock and secure buildings after school each day and for extra-curricular activities.
  • Monitor heating and air conditioning daily.
  • Monitor boilers and maintain clean boiler rooms (if applicable).
  • Report major repairs to principal/assistant principal.
  • Monitor sewage treatment plant daily (if applicable).
  • Make general repairs to buildings, equipment, etc. as needed.
  • Maintain an inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials essential to the daily operation of the school.
  • Inspect buildings and grounds daily for needed maintenance, repair and replacement.
  • Take all necessary precautions prior to and during freezing weather conditions.
  • Keep schoolyard and playground areas clean – mow, trim hedges/trees, weed eat and poison weeds as needed.
  • Keep up with tools, equipment, supplies, and maintenance of said items.
  • Assist cafeteria employees as needed (i.e. unload commodities off of truck monthly).
  • Clean sewage and grease traps, and tend to minor drainage problems as needed.
  • Monitor and operate school concession and vending machines (if applicable).
  • Check restrooms, cafeteria and electrical equipment each morning and perform maintenance as needed.
  • Maintain storage of all flammable materials in storage building utilizing proper procedures.
  • Assist parish maintenance personnel as needed.
  • Arrange furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for meetings, classroom activities, and events.
  • Deliver various items (e.g., supplies, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate places.
  • Able to work in an environment with physical exposure to cold, heat, dampness and noise.
  • Lift up to 30 pounds unassisted for the purpose of lifting equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks.
  • Able to work appropriately with others in close proximity.

Professional Responsibilities

  • Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
  • Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
  • Complete work efficiently and accurately within deadlines without supervision.
  • Perform job responsibilities consistently; use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
  • Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
  • Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
  • Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in area(s) of responsibility.
  • Attend meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
  • Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and trainings by required dates. and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
  • Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
  • Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
  • Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
  • Exhibit desirable qualities such as commitment to job responsibilities, enthusiasm, cooperation, creativity, tact, positive attitude/work ethic, dependability, punctuality, self-discipline/control, poise, voice control, effective nonverbal communication, a professional appearance, initiative, and a genuine concern and interest for others.
  • Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
  • Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.

Accountability

Performance evaluation annually