Custodian 1-Elementary-12 month

This position performs responsible entry level work in the care and cleaning of school buildings.

Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Assists when needed in opening or closing the building
• Fills in for Custodian III when needed.
• Assists in stripping and refinishing floors as assigned.
• Assists as assigned in cleaning classrooms, restrooms, etc.
• Cleans school Building interiors.
• Dusts assigned areas daily.
• Washes windows, doors, and ceramic tile as assigned.
• Mops halls and floors as assigned.
• Assists in stripping and refinishing floors as assigned.
• Vacuums assigned areas daily.
• Sweeps assigned areas daily.
• Collects and empties trash daily.
• Adjusts shades or blinds daily.
• Cleans chewing gum from floors.
• Cleans light fixtures as assigned.
• Washes drinking fountain daily.
• Keeps the bathroom clean during the day.
• Keeps towels, toilet tissue, and hand soap in constant supply in bathrooms.
• Assists in cleaning the cafeteria as assigned.
• Closes all windows in the assigned area daily.
• Policies school grounds assigned.

• Training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Possessions of or the ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsements(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff.

• The work environment is both inside and outside; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils, and wearing a respirator.
• The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment;
• This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;
• Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or small parts, operation of machines, and observing general surroundings and activities.