CUSTODIAN/BUS DRIVER

Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Some experience in housekeeping. Nature of Work The employee performs a variety of manual activities cleaning and maintaining building. An employee in this class also controls and performs minor maintenance to the building, heating and air conditioning equipment. The employee performs a variety of duties in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules. This employee will introduce minor changes in procedures and solve simple problems before contacting a supervisor. The employee receives limited supervision. This is a 4 hr a day 5 day a week position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of basic cleaning methods, procedures, techniques. Skill in use of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment Ability to maintain positive working relations Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions. Ability to complete required reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Essential Job Functions: Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways, and closets. Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces. Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings. Clean window coverings, such as drapes and blinds. Cleans restrooms, locker rooms and showers. Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in rest rooms, kitchens and classroom facilities. Locks and unlocks doors. Makes minor repairs to furniture and facilities. Reports to supervisor damages or needed repairs requiring outside attention. Sweeps concrete surfaces adjacent to the school buildings May occasionally perform routine ground maintenance functions. Empties and cleans waste receptacles, including trash barrels. Replaces light bulbs and lighting tubes. Remove paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilities. Perform emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illness. May raise and lower flags, and lock and unlock gates and doors, and set security system. Assist in receiving and distributing supplies and equipment. May perform minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational. Assist in reporting and preventing facility vandalism. Reports undisciplined students to the responsible school principal. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.