2Nd- Custodian

Performs, under direct supervision, the housekeeping and maintenance functions in an assigned facility, ensuring a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient environment for students and employees to learn and work.

Responsible for assigned building area for custodial duties and for building emergencies that may arise during the custodial shift

Leads, coordinates, and assists the work of Class I custodians working the same shift

Serves as point of contact with building administration and custodial staff during the work shift, including managing radio communications with Class I custodians and building administration

Maintains and performs custodial duties to the District’s standards, including disinfecting, mopping, and scrubbing floors within the assigned cleaning area

Cleans and disinfects classrooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, stairways, locker rooms, and other areas within the assigned custodial cleaning area

Cleans and sweeps carpets where appropriate, dusts furniture, window sills and frames, high surfaces, ledges, and equipment within the assigned cleaning area

Washes windows (interior and exterior), door panels, mirrors, and sills within the assigned cleaning area

Empties wastebaskets and transports trash and waste to the disposal area; replenishes restroom supplies within the assigned area

Identifies and reports issues within the assigned cleaning area that need repairs; properly stocks the custodial closet with supplies

Maintains and properly uses District cleaning equipment (walk-behind and riding floor scrubbers, I-mops, vacuums, carpet extractors, etc.) and understands proper mixing and use of cleaning chemicals

Assists with setting up and taking down tables, chairs, bleachers, etc. for school functions, and with moving furniture

Assists with shoveling snow and sanding sidewalks and steps as needed during the work shift, and with stripping and waxing floors

At the elementary school level, the 2nd shift Class II custodian covers for the building head custodian when the building head custodian is off

Manages multiple tasks at a given time and applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Other duties may be assigned

As the Lead Custodian, the incumbent leads and coordinates the work of other custodians on that shift.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence, and to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to managers and other employees. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s, using units of American money, weight, volume, and distance. Ability to work with necessary tools, ladders, chemicals, machines, and equipment as required, such as floor scrubbing machines and hand tools. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions, and to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Observes standard safety precautions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend; climb ladders either above or below ground; and talk and hear

Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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