Night Custodian

GENERAL SCOPE Under the direction of a designated supervisor, works a night shift beginning between 1:30 and 4:00 PM, except day shifts when school is not in session, and performsvarious custodial duties as follows:

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Cleans and disinfects classrooms, restrooms, offices and related facilities

Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes, and vacuums floors

Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork

Empties and cleans waste receptacles

Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor cleaning & polishing machines, scrubbers

Washes walls, windows and display cases and other glass in the building

Polishes metal work

Takes care of equipment and materials

Moves and arranges furniture and equipment and sets up auditorium or classrooms for special event meetings

Makes minor non-technical repairs such as adjusting shades and blinds, desks and other furniture

Makes minor technical repairs such as repairing lights

Cleans venetian blinds

Strips and refinishes floors

Sands and refinishes desks and furniture

Cleans grounds and courts of buildings, erasable boards, trays and erasers, andlight fixtures and replaces burned-out lights

Checks and fills towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers

Raises and lowers flags

Sets security system in assigned areas & secures buildings

Performs routine gardening duties as directed

During school vacation periods may work as helper to skilled worker in generalbuildings and grounds maintenance

Performs other related duties as required

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE OF:

Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work androutine maintenance.

Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderlycondition.

Appropriate safety and security precautions and procedures.

Modern cleaning methods, including basic methods of cleaning and preservingfloors, erasable boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

ABILITY TO:

Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to predeterminedstandards

Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipmentand supplies used in custodial work

Use hazardous materials in a safe way according to established safetyprocedures

Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order and provideproper security

Perform minor non-technical repairs? Observe and report the need for maintenance and repair

Perform heavy physical labor

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Meet schedules and timelines

Communicate effectively with others

Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Lift up to 50 lbs., several times daily in moving furniture, emptying trash and handling cleaning supplies

Operate specialized cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment.

Keep basic work records and make reports. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Previous experience in custodial and/or gardening work is desirable

Evidence of ability to read procedures and instructions and learn routine dutiesrapidly must be demonstrated at the time of application

Training or experience in other building trades, such as carpentry, painting,electrical, plumbing and general building maintenance is also desirable

EDUCATION

Equivalent of high school graduation, evidence of the ability to communicate effectivelyin the English language, both orally and in writing.

Requirements / Qualifications