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        

• Assists when needed in opening or closing the building

• Fills in for Custodian III when needed.

• Assists in stripping and refinishing floors as assigned.

• Assists as assigned in cleaning classrooms, restrooms, etc.

• Cleans school Building interiors.

• Dusts assigned areas daily.

• Washes windows, doors, and ceramic tile as assigned.

• Mops halls and floors as assigned.

• Assists in stripping and refinishing floors as assigned.

• Vacuums assigned areas daily.

• Sweeps assigned areas daily.

• Collects and empties trash daily.

• Adjusts shades or blinds daily.

• Cleans chewing gum from floors.

• Cleans light fixtures as assigned.

• Washes drinking fountain daily.

• Keeps the bathroom clean during the day.

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

• Assists in cleaning the cafeteria as assigned.

• Closes all windows in the assigned area daily.

• Policies school grounds assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS        

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

• 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

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• 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.

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

• 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;

• 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.