Summer Custodian/Painters

TITLE: Summer Custodian/Painter (sub)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Working knowledge of custodial housekeeping procedures
• Working knowledge of chemicals used and their safe use
• Ability to use all custodian equipment
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Good health, physical stamina, fitness and vitality 

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities and Safety
 
JOB GOAL: Perform custodian work required for the routine housekeeping, care, maintenance, protection, and preservation of the assigned building, its contents, grounds, etc.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Custodial Duties:

• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Remove snow, ice, and debris from walks, steps, and entryways as needed to assure safety.
• Help load and unload trucks, receives, checks, and stores supplies.
• Maintain the building and specific assigned areas of the building at a high level of cleanliness and sanitation doing required tasks such as but not limited to
  • sweeping, mopping floors, waxing floor, general floor care, emptying and cleaning waste receptacles, trash, and pencil sharpeners
  • refilling paper towel, soap, and toilet tissue dispensers, removing cobwebs, cleaning windows,
  • cleaning all chalkboards at least once per week, dusting, clean student desks, chairs and tables, and polishing furniture and woodwork as necessary.
• Maintain the safety and security of the school building and grounds. Perform schedule security inspection of building, as required, to include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Keep buildings in a neat and presentable fashion, play areas neat and clean (inside and outside).
• Raise the flag of the United States of America at or before 8:00 a.m. on each school day and lower it at or after 3:30 p.m.
• Open and secure the building each day; turn on/off lights, equipment, etc.
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials.
• Keep the schoolyard mowed, all debris removed, and maintained in a neat and well-kept fashion.
• Report areas that may need special maintenance or cleaning to the head custodian or assistant head custodian.
• Assist in moving and arranging furniture, equipment, etc. to support school operations and functions.
• Make minor repairs to building, furniture, and equipment, etc. and report the need for other repairs to the head custodian or assistant head custodian.
• Replenish supplies in restrooms, custodial areas, etc.
• Cooperate with other staff in a team environment to maintain school in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition at all times.
• Assist lunchroom personnel or breakfast program in the housekeeping duties of the kitchen and cafeteria including the removal of refuse and to include setting up tables, chairs, etc.
• Complete reports and forms as required to support district operating procedures and policies.
• Comply with the laws and procedures which govern the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and all waste.
• Reporting problems of a custodial nature are to be first heard by the assistant head custodian, head custodian, if unresolved, then the principal and etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal.
   

Painting Duties

• Preparing surfaces for painting (cleaning, sanding, taping)
• Applying paint to walls, ceilings, doors, and other surfaces
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Assisting maintenance staff with related tasks as needed 

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Excellent observation and communication skills
• May perform strenuous tasks, such as lifting, when working with students.
• Assisting students with behavioral/management needs
• Frequent evening and/or weekend work