BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

- Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets as assigned.

- Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.

- Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.

- Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or rules to supervisor.

- Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.

- Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.

- Clean Venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.

- Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.

- Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items. Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.

- Shovel, plow and sand walk and steps as directed.

- Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.

- Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.

- Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.

- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

- Proper lifting techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.

- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds

- Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.