JOB TITLE:                                         CUSTODIAN                                   

DEPARTMENT:                                    Bisbee High School

REPORTS TO:                                      Facilities & Transportation Manager

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION:     Non-Exempt; Classified

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:                     None

 

 

SUMMARY:  Performs various cleaning duties in assigned district buildings or schools in accordance with county health department and school district standards to provide a safe, attractive, clean and comfortable environment for students, staff and visitors.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, waxes, polishes floors and empties trash
• Shampoos carpets as necessary
• Dusts and cleans furniture, blinds, windows, vents, doors, ceilings and equipment
• Replaces burned out light bulbs
• Locks doors, windows and gates
• May retrieve mail and put up flags
• Safely uses and mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals as directed on product labels
• Reports to lead custodian the need for paper and/or cleaning supplies
• Reports immediately any damage and/or vandalism to school property or safety hazards

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accepted cleaning methods using standard custodial equipment
• Knowledge of safety precautions and practices with cleaning chemicals and solutions
• Ability to interact positively with students and staff
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
  • Ability to work safely, cooperatively and courteously with students and staff
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year previous custodial experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

 

 

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 the 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 required to use hands, arms and legs and is constantly required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, push, pull and walk.  The employee may be required to lift up to 75 pounds.

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is indoors.  Exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, and fumes.  The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times.  Contact with employees, students and public