BAND

GRADE

SUBGRADE

A

1

2

DEPARTMENT:

Varies

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Varies

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

CLASS SUMMARY:

Incumbents are responsible for performing routine custodial activities. Incumbents may be responsible for performing light grounds work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Custodian is the first level in a three level building maintenance series. The Custodian is distinguished from the Building Maintenance Technician, which has routine facility and grounds maintenance responsibility.

DUTY

NO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

FRE-

QUENCY

BAND/

GRADE

1.

Performs a variety of custodial duties which includes: cleaning classrooms, offices, lounges, workrooms, restrooms, entryways, and hallways; emptying trash; collecting food trays; sweeping floors; dusting computers and televisions; mopping, buffing, sweeping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning chalkboard trays, windows, sinks, counters, toilets, and mirrors; replenishing toilet paper, towels, and soap; touching up paint; changing light bulbs; washing walls, windows, doors, and handles; and, cleaning carpet.

Daily

30%

2.

Sets up and takes down equipment for meals and/or special events.

Daily

20%

3.

Collects trash from cafeteria, classrooms, and/or offices and takes out for disposal.

Daily

20%

4.

Moves furniture and equipment for cleaning and special events.

Daily

15%

5.

Secures buildings and/or classrooms.

Daily

5%

DUTY

NO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

FRE-

QUENCY

BAND/

GRADE

6.

Checks supplies inventory and notifies appropriate individuals when inventory is low or depleted; restocks supplies and/or chemicals.

Daily

5%

7.

Performs restoration cleaning by stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; cleans and extracts carpets.

Monthly

5%

8.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

·       Basic cleaning techniques;

·       Chemicals and chemical mixtures;

·       Safety and security procedures;

·       Basic mathematics.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

·       Cleaning offices, restrooms, hallways, and other facilities;

·       Proper handling of chemicals;

·       Using custodial equipment such as vacuums and buffers;

·       Setting up classrooms, gyms, and other areas for special events;

·       Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, staff, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):

Ability to read and write in order to communicate and receive instruction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry):

None Required.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts and chemicals.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Classification History:

Draft prepared by Fox Lawson and Associates LLC (LM)

Date:   03/02