Custodian
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalency is preferred. Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently; Additional criteria as the Board may establish. Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties.
Job Information
- Reports To: Head Custodian
- Supervises: Non-Applicable
- Terms of Employment: 12 Months
- Pay Grade: 18
- Job Goal: To maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment
Performance Responsibilities
- Ensure that all health and safety codes are properly applied.
- Locks and unlocks doors, checks the security of school building and grounds, and activates the burglar alarm.
- Sweeps and wet and dry mops floors.
- Strips and waxes floors and operates buffing machine.
- Vacuums and cares for carpeting.
- Washes windows and walls and polishes furniture.
- Cleans restrooms, kitchen area, cafeteria and overhead lights.
- Folds and unfolds chairs and moves furniture.
- Dusts woodwork, furniture and other articles.
- Picks up paper and debris on grounds.
- Checks heating and air-conditioning equipment for proper operation.
- Raises and lowers flag.
- Makes minor repairs to buildings, building equipment and furniture.
- Delivers packages and messages.
- Replaces light bulbs.
- Replenishes supplies.
- Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
- Maintains equipment and materials used in the workplace.
- Assists in loading and unloading trucks and carries packages.
- Cleans boiler room.
- Performs simple painting and other trades tasks.
- Cleans and sweeps bleachers.
- Cuts grass and hedges and rakes clipping.
- Cleans chalkboards and chalk sills.
- Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance. Assist in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
- Performs any additional duties assigned by superintendent and/or evaluator.
Professional Ethics
- Maintains good attendance.
- Reports to work on time.
- Displays professional ethics on and off duty.
- Adheres to all Iberville Parish School Board’s Policies
- Reports job-related injuries within 24 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor.
- Assumes responsibility for implementation of emergency procedures.
- Seeks and maintains a positive attitude of promoting school and community relations.
- Participates in and promotes harmonious working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and community members.
- Attends meetings as directed.
- Serves on task force and decision-making committees, when appropriate