Custodian

Custodian

Position Summary

Custodial Services

Operational Responsibilities

• Communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior at all times.
• Follow district policies, administrative rules, and regulations.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Perform duties in a manner that minimizes disruption to the educational environment.
• Prioritize personal safety and the safety of others.
• Maintain accountability for supplies, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Complete required records, reports, and documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform manual labor, including lifting and moving furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Maintain uniforms, tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and operational condition.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Superintendent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass employment verification and background checks.
• Good physical health.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and maintain full use of hands and feet.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to safely operate custodial machinery and equipment.

Physical Requirements

• The position requires the ability to:
• Perform manual labor for up to 8 hours per day.
• Stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and drive as needed.
• Lift and carry materials as follows:
• Up to 70 pounds from floor to mid-thigh occasionally. Up to 60 pounds from mid-thigh to shoulder occasionally. Up to 40 pounds from shoulder to overhead occasionally. Carry up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Up to 70 pounds from floor to mid-thigh occasionally.
• Up to 60 pounds from mid-thigh to shoulder occasionally.
• Up to 40 pounds from shoulder to overhead occasionally.
• Carry up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Work overhead, at floor level, in confined spaces, and from ladders.
• Demonstrate hand-eye coordination and normal visual capabilities.
• Move furniture and operate custodial equipment, including vacuums and floor buffers.
• Utilize team lifting procedures for loads exceeding 50 pounds whenever possible.

Safety and Health Requirements

• Complete Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Training.
• Follow proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including:
• Back supports Safety eyewear Non-skid footwear Steel-toed shoes, when required
• Back supports
• Safety eyewear
• Non-skid footwear
• Steel-toed shoes, when required
• Read, understand, and follow all safety precautions related to chemicals, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Complete all required safety training.
• Demonstrate knowledge of:
• Chemical handling procedures Chemically treated surfaces Universal hygiene precautions
• Chemical handling procedures
• Chemically treated surfaces
• Universal hygiene precautions

Equipment and Materials Used

Work Environment

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