Job Description

Reports To: Director of Schools, Maintenance Supervisor, Building Principal

Qualifications: High School Diploma

Purpose Statement: Custodians are responsible for the cleanliness, minor maintenance, minor repairs and safety of all district facilities and grounds. Their mission is to maintain the schools physical facilities in a condition of cleanliness and safety. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities that are custodial in nature and deemed appropriate the Maintenance Supervisor and Building Principal
• Keep buildings and grounds neat and clean at all times. 
• Clean and maintain all assigned workspaces and equipment. 
• Assist in building and grounds security by locking all doors and gates after use and at the end of the work day. 
• Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn). 
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs of buildings, equipment, and grounds. 
• Understand and follow safety procedures as provided by the district. 
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices, procedures, and chemicals. 
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers. 
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc. 
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets 
• Place work orders as necessary. 
• Perform related duties as required.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary. 
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Assess and report the condition and safety of all playgrounds and related equipment. 
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure buildings when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights. 
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc. 
• Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement of this position.
• Regular, effective interpersonal communication with team members and stakeholders is required.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the success of Hawkins County Schools and safety of all students and staff.

Capacity and Ability Requirements: The usual job demands require the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity. 

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan. The length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the district.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Hawkins County School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

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