Custodian

St. David Unified School District

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Custodian

Classification Level: 1

SUMMARY

Routine cleaning of all school/site facilities and property

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate

preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events (i.e., regular school,

community education, special events).

Cleansschool facilities (i.e. classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, grounds, windows, restrooms, sinks, carpets, floors, garbage cans, wastebaskets, gym, and other areas as directed by principal or head custodian) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment

Deliversvariety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of

distributing the materials to the appropriate parties

Informsprincipal, supervisor, other site personnel and students for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities

Securesfacilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, loss

and liability and ensuring safety at work site (i.e., unlock & lock doors, secure gates,

check windows, turn lights off/on; operate heating plant and equipment)

Assistsother personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Repairsfurniture, equipment and minor building damage for the purpose of ensuring

that items are available and in safe working condition

Maintainsgrounds and operates equipment as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

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

SKILLS – The individual will have the ability to:

Use cleaning agents, supplies and equipment

Perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents

Have knowledgeof methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, supplies, and safe work practices

Stand for prolonged periods

Follow oral and written instructions

Adhere to safe work practices

Work independently with minimal supervision

Perform a variety of tasks

Adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and/or CERTIFICATION

Valid Class One Arizona fingerprint clearance

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of 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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate