Daytime Assistant Custodian (level 2) - 8hrs, Derby High School

Custodian Position

Purpose: To provide students and staff with a safe, attractive and clean place in which to learn and work. Responsible to: Maintenance and Custodial Supervisor

Salary: Custodian Hourly Rate Schedule, Level 2

Classification of Employment: Non-Exempt

Date: July 2019

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for executing the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Valid Kansas drivers license, preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
• Keep buildings and premises neat and clean.
• Monitor building temperature to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage.
• Clear snow from walkways and steps during inclement weather.
• Clean classrooms, dust furniture, sweep, mop, and vacuum corridors.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and drinking fountains.
• Assist the head custodian in performing his/her duties.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.
• Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions
• Requires the ability to stand and walk on level surfaces, as well as climb up and down stairs for prolonged periods.
• Requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, push or pull heavy objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must be able to work in and around chemical odors.
• Must be able to maintain appropriate levels of personal hygiene and sanitation.
• Must be able to follow district guideline regarding dress code.
• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, solvents and disinfectants.
• Requires the full range of motion with neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, back, torso, knees and ankles.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds repeatedly.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain the cleanliness of building and premises.
• Make sure the building is secure after hours.
• Report maintenance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain proper sanitary and practices.
• Report any unsafe practices to the appropriate supervisor.
• Move furniture or equipment within the building premises as required for various activities and as directed by the custodial supervisor or head custodian.
• Perform yard-keeping chores such as grass cutting, trimming shrubs, and maintaining the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Keep floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Clean whiteboards, perform minor building repairs, report needed maintenance repairs to head custodian.
• Remain on school premises during duty hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and the custodial supervisor or requires his/her attendance.
• Assume responsibility for opening and closing the building each school day and for determining that all doors and windows are locked and lights (other than for security) are turned off.
• Keep enough chemicals and supplies on hand to perform daily duties.
• Conduct an ongoing program of general maintenance.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
• Other duties assigned by the maintenance and custodial supervisors and/or administration, which are consistent with the general requirements of the position.