Custodian, Double Springs Middle School

Job Description: School Custodian

The job of the Custodian exists for the purpose of providing custodial services at the assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing and maintaining facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Arranges furniture and equipment (e.g. athletic events, meetings, concerts, plays, graduations. etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for special events.

Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.

Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within the school site.

Maintains and utilizes emergency shut-off locations (e.g. water, gas, electricity, etc.) for the purpose of reducing or eliminating property damage and/or risk of injury as needed.

Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunchroom, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of responding to emergency situations and/or informing appropriate parties.

Performs a variety of landscaping activities (e.g. cleaning and trash removal on playground areas, filling in holes, mowing grass, trimming grass, cutting weeds, watering, planting, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining school grounds.

Performs minor, job-related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, repairs desks and tables, change light bulbs, painting, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.

Performs summer maintenance as needed (e.g. strip/wax floors, move furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.

Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. unlocking doors, checking systems (heating, cooling, lighting, emergency, etc.) opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkways, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard-free.

Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.

Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.

Supports other site maintenance staff for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Performs any other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of assigned school campuses.