Custodian

Job Description

Reports To:         Lead Custodian

Classification:     Support Staff

Status:                Part-Time

FLSA:                  Non-Exempt

Specific Information:

• Entry level pay $15.25 per hour and up, depending on experience
• Part-time position; 29 hours per week; 12 months per year; flexible schedule
• Great retirement plan (Arizona State Retirement System)
• Great work environment

General Description:

Under general supervision, provide overall cleaning, setup and simple maintenance of school buildings and grounds to provide a safe, comfortable, and clean working environment at the school.

Essential Job Elements:

1. Clean offices, cafeterias, classrooms, libraries, gymnasiums, hallways, restrooms and other school facilities to provide a clean environment
2. Clean and maintain furniture, fixtures, floors, walls, windows and other surfaces.
3. Dispose of rubbish.
4. Clean and sweep sidewalks and other outdoor areas as needed.
5. Assist with arranging furniture and equipment.
6. Assist with general maintenance.
7. Provide deep cleaning when school is not in session including scrubbing and resurfacing floors, stripping and waxing floors, painting, washing walls, fixtures and furniture.
8. Attend inservice training, as directed.
9. Immediately report any vandalism, damage to school property, safety concerns or other potential problems that may affect productivity or the smooth operation of the school.
10. Assures compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state and local codes, regulations and requirements.
11. Coordinate and work cooperatively with staff, other departments and the public as needed.
12. Provide custodial and related services for school activities and other after-hours events.
13. Support and work effectively with supervisor and other administrators.
14. Maintain confidentiality regarding student, staff and management related information.
15. Support with integrity the mission, vision, goals and positive culture of Joseph City Schools.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Previous custodial or related experience preferred.
3. Ability to effectively present information, read and comprehend schedules, instructions and labels and to respond to questions from staff, students and the general public.
4. Ability to comprehend and follow safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetative motions. May frequently lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds of materials, equipment, etc. Specific vision abilities include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Works with or near motorized tools and mechanical equipment. Noise level in the work environment may be moderate to high. Regularly subject to vibrations. Occasionally subject to fumes and dust. Caution necessary to avoid harm from misuse of chemicals and loud noise. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with time constraints and multiple priorities and interact with students, other employees, and public.

Contacts:

Staff, students and general public.

Please see Salary Schedule: Support Staff.