BUILDING CUSTODIAN

GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CLASSIFIED STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Building Custodian

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent

• Ability to demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks through oral and written channels of communication

• Possess and apply public relations skills effectively

• Custodial work experience related to large-scale physical plant operation with educational facility experience being the most preferred

• Other custodial related work experience may also qualify for consideration (includes diplomas, certificates, references or licenses)

• A certificate of good health

• Ability to pass background checks.

Reports To: Director of Operations / Maintenance Coordinator

Consults With:

• Administration, Maintenance Coordinator, Lead Custodian, Support staff and Community members

Essential Function:

• Ability to lift 70 pounds, operate machinery, communicate, work flexible hours, and have regular attendance

Position Goal:

• To provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient facility in which full educational and community use may be provided at all times

Performance Responsibilities:

• Attendance is necessary to be successful in this position

• Perform district-wide maintenance/custodial duties as assigned

• Ensure the proper storage, maintenance, and use of supplies and equipment

• Comply with all district, local, state and federal laws or procedures, regarding the storage and disposal of chemicals and/or hazardous waste

• Maintain buildings, premises, sidewalks, driveways, playgrounds and activity areas, neat and clean at all times

• Understand and adhere to the district approved “Custodial Care Program”, as directed by the Maintenance Coordinator

• Assist in the unloading, moving or set-up of books, materials, furniture, equipment, supplies or commodities through-out school district as directed

• Maintain sidewalks, drives, parking lots and playgrounds free of any snow, ice and/or debris at all times

• Mow, water and trim lawns, shrubberies, flowers and trees as needed in assigned areas or as directed

• Team with the district's custodial staff to perform painting, cleaning, conditioning and/or other duties throughout the district as assigned by the Maintenance Coordinator

• Work any regular and/or extracurricular activity as assigned by the Maintenance Coordinator

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment: Twelve-month position. Wage schedules shall be subject to annual review and modification by the Glenwood Board of Education or through the collective bargaining process, where one exists.