Position Goal

The Custodian works under supervision and is responsible for the care, maintenance and sanitation of District grounds and facilities. Working in accordance with District and Health Department standards, the Custodian cleans and maintains building and grounds areas; cleans classrooms, cafeteria, halls, restrooms, locker rooms, sidewalks and other areas; performs minor repair and maintenance work and sets up for special events.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to push and pull and use repetitive foot, arm, shoulder, hand and back movements as necessary to complete assignment.

• Ability to regularly lift and carry 50 pounds.

• Proficiency in the use of custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.

• Experience in custodial work or equivalence in a commercial or institutional setting preferred.

• Ability to work outside in both heat and cold.

• Ability to work varied seasonal shifts.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space.

2. Uses floor cleaning machine and other equipment.  

3. Properly uses chemicals necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in assigned areas.

4. Cleans debris from sidewalk.

5. Empties trash and garbage containers and dispose of trash appropriately.

6. Maintains supplies, equipment, etc. and notifies supervisor when additional supplies are necessary.

7. Maintains building, occasionally performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities. Changes light bulbs and replaces air conditioner filters.

8. Inspects work area to ensure safety and cleanliness and identifies necessary repairs.

9. Notifies supervisor concerning major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilating equipment.

10. Evaluates emergency situations requiring immediate attention and proceeds appropriately (i.e. overflowing toilet, cleaning up after an ill student, sudden structural hazard, etc.).

11. Unlocks or lock up areas or buildings as directed by the Lead Custodian.

12. Turns off lights in unoccupied areas. Turn off or lower heading and cooling in unoccupied areas.

13. Keeps custodial closets clean and orderly.

14. Sets up and assists for special events including arranging furnishings, maintaining trash, and installing or assisting with special equipment needed. Clean grounds and buildings after special events.

15. Participates in custodial training sessions and inservices as scheduled.

16. Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee will be engaged in daily strenuous physical activity. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally team lift and move up to 100 pounds. The employee frequently is required to move about the campus. The employee is occasionally required to sit.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Schedule: Support Staff Initial Salary Placement Range 104

Benefits: Per District Policy

Evaluation: Annual

Hours: Part-Time Evenings, 4 Hours per Day- Days/Evenings

Reports to: Director of Support Services                

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX , Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5318 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Asistente Superintendente, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5318 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.