Custodian (School Facilities Specialist I)

FACILITIES SPECIALIST I:

Under supervision, performs entry level tasks by applying existing policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, scrubs and/or vacuums floors, rugs and carpets.
• Dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture, woodwork and fixtures.
• Empties, cleans and sanitizes waste receptacles.
• Washes windows and walls.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and drinking fountains.
• Sweeps and cleans sidewalks, entrances and play areas.
• Picks up paper and debris.
• Moves, sets-up and arranges classrooms, furniture and equipment.
• Cleans light fixtures and replaces light bulbs.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Waters, mows, trims and edges lawns; prunes trees, shrubs and hedges; rakes leaves.
• Removes paint, rust and dirt to prepare surfaces for painting and removes/covers graffiti.
• Recognizes, reports and/or corrects safety, sanitary and fire hazards and requisitions the need for major maintenance or repairs.
• Sets-up rooms for meetings, assemblies and school events, etc.
• Aids and facilitates extra school groups using the campus.
• Operates and maintains manual and power cleaning, grounds maintenance, painting and minor maintenance tools, machinery and equipment.
• May make minor non-technical repairs like replacing/installing a whiteboard, installing pencil sharpeners and door stoppers and unclogging a toilet.
• Performs site security checks for unlocked doors and windows and sets security systems in assigned areas.
• Performs emergency cleanups such as spills, clogged drains and plumbing repairs.

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