Job Grade: B

MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIAL WORKER

Definition

Under general supervision of the site administrator, cleans and maintains office, halls, classrooms, and similar areas in a school building; secures building upon closing; and performs related work as required or assigned.

Typical Tasks

Buffs, sweeps, and damp mops floors; washes windows, fixtures, floors, and walls; dusts furniture, lockers, cabinets, walls, radiators, and other furnishings; dusts windowsills and washes windows and boards; strips wax from floors, rewaxes and buffs; empties trash receptacles; sanitizes rest rooms; makes daily checks of building including boilers and lights; checks all door locks securing the building upon closing; transports and empties large trash containers into outdoor units; manually or with mechanical assistance moves and transports furniture, equipment, boxed textbooks, and other supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; operates snow removal equipment as assigned; performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance functions; maintains motors, and other equipment according to preventative maintenance schedule; watches for safety hazards and guards against fire, theft, and illegal entry; reports need for maintenance and supplies. Supervises the work of the Custodial/Maintenance Worker. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills Required

1. High school diploma or equivalent; two years previous janitorial or related experience.

2. Good knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.

3. Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance and supplies.

4. Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.

5. Ability to get along well with students, officials, and the general public.

6. Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform all required tasks.

7. Ability to work out-of-doors in a variety of temperatures and climate conditions.

8. Valid Alaska drivers license.