1st Shift Custodian

Regional School Unit 57

Title: Custodian

Qualifications:

1. High school education or equivalent
2. Ability to use and maintain equipment and machines
3. Knowledge of safe use and handling of cleaning chemicals
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
5. Effective communication and cooperative work skills with students, parents, community members, and school personnel
6. Ability to use technology (e.g., email, timesheet software)

Reports to: Head Custodian or Lead Custodian

Job Goal:

1. Maintain the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and general upkeep of the school or facility, including minor repairs and maintenance
2. Promote positive community relations among students, staff, parents, and community members

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Clean assigned areas of the facility, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas
2. Perform general maintenance tasks related to the upkeep and operation of the facility
3. Ensure the security of the facility during regular shift, including locking and securing doors
4. Report maintenance concerns to the Head Custodian (or Lead Custodian at smaller schools) for additional support from the Building Maintenance Department
5. Participate in snow removal, including shoveling, snow blowing/plowing, and applying sand/salt to walkways
6. Perform total cleaning and general maintenance during the summer months; may be assigned to district-wide project crews as needed
7. Follow all district policies and procedures
8. Work in conditions requiring extended exposure to cold or warm temperatures as necessary
9. Assist, under the direction of the Head or Lead Custodian, with the setup of special events
10. Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequent sitting, standing, stair climbing, and ladder climbing
• Constant lifting of 5�20 pounds; frequent lifting of 20�50 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, and kneeling
• Occasional crawling, sitting, or stooping
• Other physical tasks as required

Terms of Employment: Hourly, work year as determined by the RSU 57 School Board

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated according to School Board policy on evaluation.

Note: This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities required for this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned, nor of all requirements that may be inherent in the position.