Custodian

JOB SUMMARY: 

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

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Able to read, write, speak and understand English; 
2. Is clean and neat enough to present the proper appearance when confronting students, teachers and the public; 
3. At least one (1) year of experience so that with appropriate training, service may be provided in the specific role for which employed; and 
4. Meets health and physical requirements 

REPORTS TO: Facilities Supervisor/School Principal 

FLSA STATUS: NONEXEMPT 

1. Exempt: Employees primarily performing work that is not subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime pay is not required by FLSA for exempt employees; however, the University chooses to pay overtime to exempt Non-V Class employees. 

or 

2. Nonexempt: Employees primarily performing work that is subject to the overtime provisions of the 

Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime pay is required. 

JOB GOAL: Perform variety of routine daily tasks that maintain the building's functionality 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Keep all buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times; 
2. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity; 
3. Perform such grounds-keeping chores as grass cutting, tree trimming, etc.; 
4. Unlock doors prior to student arrivals and secure doors after student departures; 
5. Shovel, plow, and maintain steps, walks, driveways, and parking areas as needed; 
6. Perform such minor building repairs as he/she is capable of; 
7. Report major repairs that are needed promptly; 
8. Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition; 
9. Move furniture within buildings as ; 
10. Keep the grounds free from rubbish; 
11. Wash all windows on both the inside and outside; 
12. Clean restrooms, classrooms, offices, hallways, and other areas of the building; 
13. Conduct an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair; 
14. Keep and inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand, and requisition needed replacements; 
15. Compile with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste; 
16. Know and follow all safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job; and 17. Perform other work-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Director of Schools. 

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits): 

1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. 
2. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity. 
3. Adaptability to dealing with people. 
4. Adaptability to construct generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. 

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty. 

Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability to reason and make judgments. 

Verbal: The ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them. 

Numerical: The ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 

Data Perception: The ability to understand and interpret information presented in the forms of graphs, charts, or tables. 

Spatial: The ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects. 

Manual Dexterity: The ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately. 

Color Discrimination: The ability to perceive or to recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1,840 hours beginning July 1- June 30 

SALARY: Hourly Rate of Pay- See Support Staff Salary Schedule; General Purpose School Budge Line Item 72610-166. 

EVALUATION: Supervisor of Maintenance/Facilities Coordinator and School Principal 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

This job may require lifting or carrying of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: pushing and/or pulling, stooping and/or kneeling, reaching and/or handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing. 

WORK CONDITIONS: Normal working environment. Some degree of physical discomfort due to exposure to weather conditions, dust, noise, and temperature 

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

teachers, students, administration, the general public and other work-related personnel. The ability to handle complaints, express a service-oriented attitude, communicate effectively with others, and work with limited supervision is vital. 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 

The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance. 

PRIMARY LOCATION: Cannon County Schools and Facilities