Cafeteria/Custodian

Position is year-round (260 days), works in the cafeteria in the mornings, and with custodial in the afternoon. In the summer, the position is custodial only.

Primary Purpose:

Follow routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures

Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

• Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Maintenance and Repair

• Assist with lunchroom set up, including arranging tables and chairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Make minor building repairs as needed and report major repair needs to principal.
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by principal.
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events.

Safety

• Assist with opening and closing building each school day.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, electric drill, hand tools, shampooer, lawn mower, edger, and weed eater.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and ladders. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials.

Cafeteria:

Food Service Operations:

Properly prepare food and present it in an appealing manner

Maintain proper procedures to ensure success

Comply with federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in food service area.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with

other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Prepare good quality food following established food preparation policies and procedures.

Performs a variety of duties to assist with meal preparation and clean up

Washes dishes; empties trash daily.

Safety:

Follow establish food safety practices and procedures

Maintain safety standards that confirm with federal, sate, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.