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Custodian

Hamblen County School District, Greenwood Acres, TN, United States


Location:

Morristown Hamblen High School West

QUALIFICATIONS

Able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Clean and neat appearance to present proper appearance when confronting students, teachers, and the public

Minimum one year experience so that with appropriate training the assigned duties can be carried out

Meets health and physical requirements

JOB GOAL
To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Keeps all buildings and premises neat and clean at all times, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas

Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, electricity

Performs such groundskeeping chores as grass cutting, tree trimming, etc.

Unlocks doors prior to student arrivals and secures doors after student departure

Shovels, plows, and maintains steps, walks, driveways, and parking areas as needed

Performs such minor building repairs when capable

Promptly reports major repairs that are needed

Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition

Moves furniture within buildings as required

Keeps the grounds free from rubbish

Washes all windows on both the inside and outside

Cleans restrooms, classrooms, offices, hallways, and other areas of the building

Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair

Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand and requisitions needed replacements

Complies with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste

Knows and follows all safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job

Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 50 lbs., with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 30 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

Lifting

Carrying

Pushing

Pulling

Climbing

Balancing

Stooping

Crouching

Reaching

Kneeling

Seeing

VOCATIONAL PREPARATION

Vocational education

Apprentice training

On-the-job training

Essential experience

TEMPERAMENT (Personal traits)

Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure

Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity

Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria

Adaptability to dealing with people

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Intelligence: Ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; ability to reason and make judgments

Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the fingers and rapidly and accurately manipulate small objects with the fingers

Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately in response to visual stimuli

WORK CONDITIONS
May experience some degree of discomfort due to exposure to dust, noise, temperature, and weather conditions

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
CUSTODIAN

261-day contract; 8 hours per day

Custodian salary scale

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Principal (Supervisor of Maintenance during summer)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

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