GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the supervision of the building principal/director and head custodian, the Custodian Assistant keeps the building and surrounding grounds clean and in good repair.  May be assigned specific areas to keep clean.  Incumbent performs general and seasonal clean-up tasks as they arise and as time permits.  Most positions are evening shift, which requires checking and maintaining the security of the building. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Perform general cleaning duties of building (e.g. sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, washing walls, cleans restrooms, cafeteria, lounges, and auditorium).

·         May be assigned to clean and maintain a specific area of the building or grounds.

·         Provide care of grounds (e.g. watering, fertilizing, trimming, mowing, and shoveling snow).

·         Perform repair and upkeep of furniture and desks.

·         Perform minor maintenance (e.g. changes light bulbs, oils and greases small motors, perform minor plumbing maintenance, and repairs lockers).

·         Report larger repair problems to head custodian.

·         Learn to read electrical, gas, and water meters.

·         Assist with security of assigned area by locking doors and windows.

• May clean, wash, disinfect and maintain lockers and dressing rooms.
• May be assigned to lock doors, perform security check, and set alarm system after school hours.
• May direct the work of part time student sweepers.  Will refer worker performance concerns to head custodian for action.

·         May be required to work additional hours outside of normal work hours as needed.

·         May travel from building to building to complete work assignment using own transportation.

·         Employees are required to complete and comply with material taught in annual safety courses and critical policy training.

·         This position requires punctual and regular daily attendance.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

o   High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.

o    Requires participation in a one-year on-the-job training program.

o    Must demonstrate competence in reading, writing and math.

o    Requires basic mechanical aptitude.

o    Requires ability to follow directions and interact well with co-workers, students and patrons.

o    Requires skill in problem solving and prioritizing tasks.  Must complete tasks in a timely, efficient manner.

o    Requires ability and transportation to travel from building to building as needed.

o    Requires ability to maintain and follow all safety requirements of the position.

o   Must be self-motivated and proactive in completing tasks with minimal direction.

o    To be eligible for Assistant Custodian II at Lane 3, the following training courses must be completed and proof submitted to Custodial Services for review:

§  Jordan Custodial Operation System -- Basic Training

§  Jordan Custodial Operation System -- Managemen t Training

§  JSD Apprenticeship 1: Custodial tasks

§  JSD Apprenticeship 2: Custodial tasks

 §  Approval from the employee's current principal/director indicating that the custodian has acceptable work performance and is good standing.

Physical Requirements -- Not limited to the following:

o     Constant walking, standing, hearing, repetitive bending, gripping/pinching, balancing on icy surfaces, continuous sweeping/mopping (up to one hour), wearing and using backpack vacuum (up to two hours), climbing six to 10 foot ladders, carrying ladders 200 plus feet, near and far visual acuity.

o     Frequent lifting floor to waist up to 40 pounds, awkward carry up to 40 pounds, awkward lift/push and pull/maneuvering. 

o     Occasional floor level tipping up to 140 pounds, awkward overhead lifting, floor to shoulder lift up to 50 pounds and single arm lift and carry.

o     Occasional squatting, kneeling, stooping and hearing (continuous)

     Some potential exposure may exist to fumes, chemicals, dirt, dust, grease, cold, heat, body fluids or other harmful chemicals, or pathogens.