CUSTODIAN/BUS DRIVER

Custodial Worker Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc. Employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies. Reports to the Principal. Essential job functions include: Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces. Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures. Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture. Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles. Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary. Replaces burned-out light bulbs. Prepares requisition forms to obtain necessary supplies for coming workweek. Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals. Additional job functions may include: Raising and lowering flags at start and end of workday. Performing minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow. Opening and securing buildings at start and end of workday, respectively; turning on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjusting heating or air conditioning, as appropriate. Arranging furniture for meetings or other events. Performing related work as required. Minimum training and experience includes some experience in custodial work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Special requirements include maintaining a Commercial Driver's License and driving a school bus as needed.