Custodian/Grounds keeper

General Responsibility:**To provide custodial services at assigned sites; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. The custodial position is also responsible for performing a variety of special cleaning operations and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events. **Duties Shall Include But Are Not Limited To:**1. Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, sporting events, and any other special events held by the district.2. Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.3. Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, restrooms, offices, gyms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.4. Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within the district.5. Inspects school facilities to ensure that the site meets district standards for safety and cleanliness.6. Identifies vandalism, equipment breakage, weather damage, etc. to maintain district standards and attractiveness.7. Maintains supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of items that are required to properly maintain all facilities are obtainable.8. Monitors and communicates with students and staff in and around work areas to prevent injuries and ensures site safety.9. Performs minor job related maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures to maintain and make certain various items/equipment are operable.10. Performs specialized semi-annual and annual cleanings to maintain the District facilities.11. Prepare site for daily operations such as: opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkways, etc.12. Replenish classrooms and restrooms with supplies on a daily basis.13. Quickly respond to radio communication efforts or paging efforts for immediate safety concerns or operation concerns.14. Respond in a timely fashion to staff inquiries as well as student, visitors, or parent inquiries to provide information, take appropriate actions, or notify correct personnel for situation resolution.15. Secure facilities and grounds through closing gates, locking doors, checking all exterior gates and doors to ensure they are locked and turning any lights or equipment off to minimize property damage, equipment loss, or potential liability.16. Maintain school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.17. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.18. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.19. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.20. Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary.21. Personally participate in all grounds activities.22. Maintain all planting beds at District facilities.23. Perform and supervise the preparation and application of herbicides and insecticides to grounds in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.24. Provide equipment recommendations for all grounds maintenance activities.25. Provide and maintain a plan for long-range maintenance needs of athletic fields and planting beds.26. Maintain all grounds equipment including record keeping of all maintenance performed.27. Assist maintenance department in repair and maintenance of all property in the open.28. Clean up trash after all activities at athletic facilities.29. Perform tasks related to preparation of athletic fields for games and practices.30. Maintain and operate all irrigation systems.31. Coordinate staffing for various activities with the Maintenance Supervisor.32. When not engaged in grounds work, assist c stodians or maintenance supervisor with various general tasks throughout the district.33. Remove snow and ice as necessary to provide a safe environment at all district sites.34. Assist in maintaining school buildings and grounds in top condition.35. Assist in promoting safety, health, and comfort of students and employees in school buildings and grounds.36. Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.37. Assure proper use and care of equipment and safety gear per manufacturer's instructions.38. Move equipment and material within and between school buildings as needed.39. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.40. Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.41. Work a variety of hours in order to perform duties.42. Other duties as assigned by buildings and Maintenance Supervisor or administrative staff.43. To support the district Mission, Vision, Operating Principals, Goals for improvement in student learning44. Uphold district policies and procedures45. Engage in continuous professional growth