Daytime Custodian

212 workdays

7.5 hours per day

GENERAL CUSTODIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION : To maintain the school buildings and efficient management of the facility as to usefulness, appearance, safety hazards, cleanliness and minor repairs not requiring skilled tradesman. Other job-related duties will be assigned. The custodian will perform all duties of the position within the scope of Pleasant Grove ISD Policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High school graduate or equivalent. A transcript must be provided within 30 days of employment.
• Can provide written references that verify dependability and relevant past work experience.
• Has knowledge of and can demonstrate general custodial skills.
• Demonstrates ability to organize time well (self-starter).
• Physically able to do required work which could include some heavy and sustained lifting, squatting, bending, stooping, carrying, possible climbing of ladders, and other functions that are physically difficult and demanding.
• Must have valid Driver's License with good driving record.
• Able to get along with others (students, staff, parents) and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate competency to read, write, follow directions and perform basic math computations.
• Demonstrated ability to present a positive image for the school district and willing to follow District policies and procedures.
• Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of ability to be a self-starter and self-disciplined.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The custodian will:

• Accomplish all tasks in a professional manner.
• Secure building.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility and report needed repairs to the campus Administrator or the Dir. Of Facilities.
• Set up for special programs.
• Make minor repairs (chairs, tables, etc.).
• Perform general labor as needed: i.e. moving equipment, desks, tables, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned by principal, lead custodian or Dir. of Facilities.
• Work cooperatively with students, teachers and administrators.
• Possess basic operational knowledge of and ability to operate custodial equipment and the heating/cooling systems.
• Performs all duties of the position within the scope of Pleasant Grove ISD District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Raise/lower flags.
• Use power equipment and hand tools such as shovel, broom, mop, squeegee, buffer, polisher, and vacuum required for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, wall, carpets and furniture including painting.
• Clean and sanitize toilets, shower rooms and fixtures.
• Empty wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Dust furniture and light fixtures; clean chalkboards and erasers.
• Sweep, mop and polish floors. Wash windows.
• Replaces, tissue and other restroom supplies.
• Clean sidewalks and keep driveway and campus litter free.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisor pertaining to job classification.
• Any other duties as assigned by Superintendent, Administrator, or the Dir. Of Facilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm, manually keyboard, and talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in this work environment is moderate. It may be dusty. The person may be required to spend time in the outside elements as required to perform his/her position.