Bradford Academy

Choice Schools Associates LLC

Job Description

TITLE:                                      Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:                 1.  Attained the age of 18

2.   Responsible and mature individual

3.   Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities

4.   Ability to read, follow directions and maintain records

5.   Ability to work effectively with school personnel and students and in diverse school community

6.   Able to walk, lift up to 100 pounds, climb, bend, reach and kneel

7.   Solid record of punctuality

8.   Passed physical exam to certify good health and being drug free

9.   Valid driver's license

10. United states citizen, able to communicate in oral and written English

11. Satisfied employment requirements of Choice Schools Associates, including criminal records, drivers license,

unprofessional conduct and other checks.

REPORTS TO:                        Principal

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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Keeps buildings and premises, including walkways, parking lot and play areas neat and clean at all times.

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

·          Shovels, plows and salts walks, driveways, parking areas and steps, as appropriate.

·          Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.

·          Raises the United States flag at or before 8 a.m. on each school day and lowers it at or after 3:30 p.m.

·          Sweeps or vacuums classrooms daily and dusts furniture.

·          Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it.

·          Scrubs, hoses down and disinfects bathroom floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.

·          Washes all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and more frequently if necessary.

·          Keeps the grounds free from rubbish.

·          Performs such yard keeping chores as grass cutting, tree trimming and the like, as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.

·          Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition.

·          Cleans all chalkboards and marker boards at least once a week.

·          Makes such minor building repairs as he is capable of.

·          Reports major repairs needed promptly to the Principal.

·          Maintains on a regular schedule all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing.

·          Reports immediately to the Principal any damage to school property.

·          Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his attendance is required by the Principal.

·          Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.

·          Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment and fuel on hand and requisitions needed replacements from the   Principal far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the custodian in his/her duties.

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

·          Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal.

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

·          Assumes responsibility for the safe condition of boardwalks and piers and other outdoor structures.

·          Conducts periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe condition.

·          Coordinates and works with parent volunteers in their efforts to beautify school grounds.

·          Tasks may include working alone in the following situations: ladders of various lengths, with equipment and chemicals, which can be hazardous when not properly handled and upon rooftops.

·          Tasks may include lifting of objects up to 100 pounds.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal Records Check, Unprofessional Conduct Disclosure Release and Employment Verification (Department of Justice Immigration Questionnaire)

EVALUATION:

The Principal will evaluate job performance.