Part Time Custodian

UNIVERSAL OBLIGATIONS/EXPECTATIONS OF EACH STAFF MEMBER
1. It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health, and well-being of
students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in
alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan.
2. Your employment with the district necessitates that you be present and perform your job so as to not
unduly disrupt or adversely impact the efficient operations of the District.
3. You are expected to maintain a courteous and supportive working relationship with your co-workers,
students, parents, and community members to avoid negatively impacting the efficiency of the District
operations and staff morale.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and waxes floors.
Vacuum rugs and carpets. Use a rug scrubber when necessary.
Dusts, waxes, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork.
Cleans restrooms, replenishes supplies, and fills dispensers.
Washes windows, walls, sinks, and fountains.
Arranges furniture and equipment for special activities.
Observes and reports need for repairs and makes minor repairs if time permits.
Secures buildings at the end of shift.
Picks up trash and litter and empties and cleans trash and garbage receptacles.
Does emergency cleanup resulting from vandalism, breakage, spillage, or illness.
Stacks, assembles, and stores furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Is responsible for reporting unruly student activities, loitering, vandalism, or similar situations.
Will perform other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
● No experience required, but some previous custodial or janitorial work is desirable; high school diploma or
equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and
abilities.
● Good physical condition and fitness.
● Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning various types of surfaces and furniture.
● Knowledge of basic safety practices related to custodial work.
● Perform heavy physical labor.
● Work effectively without close supervision.
● Operate specialized cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment.
● Understand and follow a work schedule.
● Keep basic work records and make reports.
● Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
● Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
● Ability to handle stressful situations.
● Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED:
Cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment, including but not limited to vacuum, floor polishers, floor strippers,
miscellaneous scrubbing equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside. The employee must be
able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy, depending upon the task at hand.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, travel from one building
to another, push heavy equipment, twist at neck and waist, reach, kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to lift and/or
carry up to 50 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee often performs routine work. The employee frequently
exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually unavailable.
The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee may be
involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.
The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job
description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
For those classified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in
this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified duration of the employment contract.
History

Approved on: 9/22/22
Revised on: 12/12/24

Anderson School is an Equal Opportunity Employer