Custodian

JOB TITLE: Custodian

REPORTS TO/EVALUATED BY: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: days, 8 hours/day, 5days/week

SALARY RANGE: Custodian Salary Schedule

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To ensure a neat, clean, healthy, and safe physical plant and grounds in which all may learn, plan, and develop.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs regular ongoing duties designed to promote cleanliness, safety, and efficiency within school facilities, including but not limited to, exterior entrance, hallways, lobby, elevator, stairwell, office, classrooms, and restroom areas.

2. Requests necessary supplies and equipment to perform assigned duties.

3. Keeps supplies labeled and stored correctly.

4. Keeps equipment clean and stored correctly.

5. Performs routine manual labor which is customary and standard for the job description, such as moving furniture, housekeeping, preparing surfaces for painting, etc.

6. Takes breaks according to schedule and returns to station promptly.

7. Works cooperatively with others.

8. Attends in-service training programs and meetings as assigned.

9. Displays proper respect for superiors.

10. Observes professional lines of communication at all times with all individuals inside and outside the school system.

11. Follows the rule and regulations of the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board.

12. Notifies supervisor promptly in case of absence, and communicates in advance the date of return so that provisions can be made.

13. Demonstrates proper attire and good grooming.

14. Attends work regularly and arrives punctually.

15. Makes use of constructive criticism and avoids the use of sarcasm, undue criticism, inappropriate language and behavior, and the use of racial and/or ethnic slurs when dealing with others.

16. Performs other job duties as may be assigned which are related to the scope of the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS: The Custodian is required to work inside and outdoors adhering to School Board energy policy. The Custodian works an eight-hour day, days per year, five days per week, and may be required to work overtime.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: The Custodian must be able to: 1) communicate in standard English, both orally and in writing; 2) accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written reports to supervisor; and 3) communicate pleasantly with the public.

EQUIPMENT USED: The Custodian must be able to handle and maintain all janitorial equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, brooms, mops, buckets, buffers, sweepers, vacuums, and chemicals.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT: The Custodian must be able to: 1) stand, walk, reach, bend, sit, and squat; 2) do heavy lifting (more than 50 lbs.) and move furniture and equipment such as buffers and waxers; 3) endure fumes when used in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation; 4) mix various chemicals/cleaning products.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT: The Custodian must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from head custodian and other administrators.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT: The Custodian must be able to work compatibly with all the occupants of sites served.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The Custodian must: 1) possess a high school diploma or GED; 2) be a minimum of 18 years of age; 3) have physical and mental ability to complete tasks assigned; 4) be in a good physical condition and able to pass a physical examination; 5) pass criminal history record check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27, $30,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person