LEXINGTON / RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE, SOUTH CAROLINA

JOB TITLE: CUSTODIAN

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under direct supervision, performs general custodial work in the maintenance of assigned school campus; performs related work as required. Reports to the Facility Supervisor and/or assigned principal.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs the cleaning of all facilities and grounds on site, cleaning from ceiling to floor, inside and outside of buildings and portables.

Performs interior cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing hard floors; vacuuming and cleaning carpet; cleaning break areas and associated appliances, drink machines, etc.; clearing tables; dusting surfaces; cleaning glass surfaces; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and stocking supplies, etc.

Removes trash from buildings.

Sweeps and otherwise maintains exterior walks and entrances; cleans exterior matting, windows, doorframes, etc.

Moves furniture and other fixtures as needed; assists with setting up / tearing down tables, chairs, etc., for meetings and special events as necessary.

May perform routine groundskeeping work in the maintenance of the school campus, performing such duties as mowing grass, planting shrubs / trees / flowers, trimming trees and shrubbery, watering plants, removing weeds, removing trash and debris, etc.

Notes and reports major building / grounds maintenance needs to supervisor.

Secures facility on a daily basis; turns off lights in unoccupied areas and reports energy management policy offenses to supervisor.

May take down flag on a daily basis.

Requisitions supplies and materials as needed to perform assigned duties.

Maintains accurate and complete records of work completed and materials used.

Performs all duties in compliance with District and department policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.

Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries in areas of responsibility.

Operates floor buffers, vacuums, carpet shampooers, and other cleaning equipment, mowers, blowers, weed eaters; uses various cleaning supplies and chemicals, hand tools, lawn and garden tools; operates general office equipment.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, District / school administrators and staff, students, and the general public.

Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by some custodial experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Requires medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, crouching, stretching or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.75 - $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Physical setting:

School

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties

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