Hammond Academy of Science and Technology
Position Description
Position: Custodian
Status: Non-exempt Classified
Salary: starting at $17.50/hour
REPORTS TO: Head Custodian
Building Principal
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Ensure a clean and safe facility. Assist in maintaining and repairing physical structures of school buildings and maintaining school grounds to include lawn maintenance and snow removal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE POSITION:
Act in a manner that reflects the standards of the School Board and community.
Be knowledgeable; good will ambassador for the school corporation.
Look professional and neat.
Comply with Board policy and the directives of supervisors.
Follow general cleaning guidelines:
CLASSROOMS: Sweep rooms, wash desktops and backs, wash whiteboard, dust window ledges, dust all shelves, replace burned out lights, fix desk problems or any other job that needs done.
BATHROOMS: Mop and sanitize the floors, clean and sanitize urinals and stools, clean and sanitize sinks, wash mirrors, wash walls in front of urinals and behind sinks, clean any graffiti off stall walls, replace burned out lights, replace toilet paper, replace hand towels, make sure toilet paper dispensers are in working condition, check soap receptacles and reservoir and other jobs that need done.
HALLS AND LOCKER BAYS: Wash lockers, sweep and mop, clean cobwebs from lockers and ceiling tiles, wash windows or any other job that needs to be done.
OFFICES: Vacuum, dust all areas, mop washrooms, clean sinks, wash windows, check for hand towels and toilet paper or any other jobs that need done.
STAIRWELLS: Sweep daily, mop when necessary and clear of cobwebs.
OPEN AREA, COMMONS, LIBRARY, CARPETED HALLWAYS: Vacuum daily, dust all appropriate areas, clean pencil, pen, and marker from walls where needed, clean carpet and remove gum regularly.
GYM AREA: Keep gym and tile floors clean, sweep out bleachers as needed, wash bleachers when needed, clean and sanitize all locker rooms and bathrooms and dust.
GENERAL DUTIES: Scrub halls, assist in cleaning and reorganizing the cafeteria after a school event. Make sure mop heads are washed regularly. Make sure vacuum cleaners are cleaned out regularly and brushes replaced. Make sure all equipment is kept working efficiently and kept clean. Keep all glass clean. The cafeteria needs to be cleaned each day after each meal period. After the last lunch, wash the walls as needed and always sweep and mop the floor. Assist with cleaning each table and chairs. Make sure garbage cans are cleaned. Clean up bodily fluids as required.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school Diploma or equivalent and custodial experience. Has good moral character, sufficient physical and mental abilities to perform custodial duties. Requires good communication skills, the ability to read, communicate, and understand instructions for tools and various chemicals used in cleaning.
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED and custodial experience.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents including, but not limited to, operation and maintenance manuals. Ability to understand instructions and write routine reports and work orders. Ability to speak effectively to communicate instructions or concerns.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform four basic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute area, volume, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to use the equipment generally associated with this position.
Physical Demands: The employee may be required to do some heavy lifting and moving of equipment and objects. The employee must be physically active and coordinated to be able to access all areas of the building and property to troubleshoot, access, and/or repair equipment and buildings. Must be able to lift objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Working Environment/Conditions: Responsibilities are completed in varied settings throughout the facilities and property. The work environment can be noisy, hot, cold, dirty, with exposure to acid chemicals. The work is completed in all types of working and climate conditions. When working with chemicals, make sure you read the MSDS and protect yourself appropriately.
METHOD OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
An appraisal will be completed on an annual basis with an instrument that is in concert with the duties listed on the specification. This appraisal has a self-evaluative component completed by the employee. The formal appraisal will be completed by the immediate supervisor with the input of the stated designees and a final, end of the year conference will be held to discuss a summary of performance and to set goals for the coming year.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance
abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
