SUMMARY:  The Custodian performs entry level and routine custodial maintenance of assigned school facilities and grounds for the School District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs cleaning, sanitizing and restocking of restrooms; provides set up, tears down and custodial

Services for programs, assemblies and activities; receives, assembles and sets up furniture and equipment

• Cleans and maintains classrooms, water fountains, playgrounds, landscaping and sports activity areas
• Vacuums, shampoos and maintains carpeted areas
• Cleans, mops, waxes, buffs, and polishes floors; strip wax as needed
• Unlocks and secures buildings and facilities for school day or events
• Monitors student and faculty utilization of facilities and equipment
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment and supplies
• Submits work orders for equipment and facility repairs
• Stocks supplies, equipment and tools
• Follows occupational safety and health regulations and guidelines
• Places and removes road crossing signs
• Assists in the moving or repairing of classroom and building furniture, equipment and supplies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of District rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of basic custodial facility and grounds maintenance practices and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable occupational safety and health regulations and practices
• Knowledge of building and grounds security and closing practices and procedures
• Skill in performing basic custodial cleaning and maintenance of school facilities and grounds
• Skill in  reading  and  following  written  instructions  regarding  the  mixing  and  handling of  cleaning  and maintenance chemicals
• Skill in following written and oral communications
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent with three (3) months on the job training
• Must possess valid & current AZ Driver License with proper state required insurance
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
• CPR and First Aid Certification desired
• Finger Print Clearance
• Maintain requirements for access to Fort Huachuca

Computer Proficiency: 

Basic Computer Skills

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 reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.. The employee would be required to lift up to 50 pounds safely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in school facilities and grounds environment. Indoors and outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions and temperatures.  May be exposed to weather and/or road conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, heights, power tools and equipment.  The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times.  Contact with employees, students and public.