Custodian - Clarke N Johnsen Jr. High

Custodian Position Function

Under direct supervision of the School Principal and Head Custodian, provides responsible daily custodial operations, maintains a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; minimizes property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensures that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe work environment.
• Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties.
• Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and / or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs.
• Maintains preventative maintenance schedule for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, including air filter changes, fan motors and belts, light bulbs, etc.
• Responds to immediate safety and / or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Checks buildings and grounds to ensure that they are properly cleaned.
• Ensures shrubs, lawns and flower beds are trimmed clean and safe.
• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.
• Solicits price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment and assists with soliciting of price proposals from outside contractors.
• Knowledge of responds to system failures, location shut off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric.
• Attends in-service training (e.g. blood borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and / or improved procedures.

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools. Use of personal computer.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Work Schedules

Must work standard assigned schedule and overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures. Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment. Organizational and time management skills.

Work Environment

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile

Must be at least 21 years old. High School Diploma or equivalent. Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Previous successful experience in custodial work a plus. Utah Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Contract

Full time, 12 month employee Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule - Level 22.29 per hour Benefit Eligible at a classified, full time rate 12 sick leave days and 10 annual leave days per fiscal year