Custodian 1-Elementary-12 month

Salary placement within the posted range is based on verified, comparable professional experience and level of education.

CUSTODIAN I: 12-Months (260 Work Term Days)Department: Multiple

Pay Grade: U101

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position performs responsible entry level work in the care and cleaning of school buildings. Work is performed under regular supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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Assists when needed in opening or closing the building

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Fills in for Custodian III when needed.

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Assists in stripping and refinishing floors as assigned.

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Assists as assigned in cleaning classrooms, restrooms, etc.

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Cleans school Building interiors.

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Dusts assigned areas daily.

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Washes windows, doors, and ceramic tile as assigned.

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Mops halls and floors as assigned.

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Assists in stripping and refinishing floors as assigned.

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Vacuums assigned areas daily.

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Sweeps assigned areas daily.

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Collects and empties trash daily.

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Adjusts shades or blinds daily.

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Cleans chewing gum from floors.

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Cleans light fixtures as assigned.

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Washes drinking fountain daily.

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Keeps the bathroom clean during the day.

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Keeps towels, toilet tissue, and hand soap in constant supply in bathrooms.

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Assists in cleaning the cafeteria as assigned.

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Closes all windows in the assigned area daily.

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Policies school grounds assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and skills.

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Possessions of or the ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsements(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

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Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.

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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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The work environment is both inside and outside; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils, and wearing a respirator.

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The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment;

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This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;

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Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or small parts, operation of machines, and observing general surroundings and activities.