JOB TITLE:                                         CUSTODIAN                                   

DEPARTMENT:                                    District

REPORTS TO:                                      SUPERINTENDENT 

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION:     Non-Exempt; Classified

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:                     None

SUMMARY:  Performs various cleaning duties in assigned district buildings or schools in accordance with county health department and school district standards to provide a safe, attractive, clean and comfortable environment for students, staff and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, waxes, polishes floors and empties trash
• Shampoos carpets as necessary
• Dusts and cleans furniture, blinds, windows, vents, doors, ceilings and equipment
• Replaces burned out light bulbs
• Locks doors, windows and gates
• May retrieve mail and put up flags
• Safely uses and mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals as directed on product labels
• Reports to lead custodian the need for paper and/or cleaning supplies
• Reports immediately any damage and/or vandalism to school property or safety hazards

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accepted cleaning methods using standard custodial equipment
• Knowledge of safety precautions and practices with cleaning chemicals and solutions
• Ability to interact positively with students and staff
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
  • Ability to work safely, cooperatively and courteously with students and staff
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year previous custodial experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements

Bisbee Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s) at 519 W Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ 85603, or at the phone numbers listed below.
Title IX Coordinator 

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Bisbee no discrimina sobre la base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, o incapacidad en la admisión a sus programas, servicios, o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el tratamiento de individuos, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece la igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otro designado grupos juveniles. Preguntas, quejas o solicitudes de información adicional sobre estas leyes pueden ser expedidas al coordinador (coordinadores) designado de cumplimiento en 519 W. Melody Lane, Bisbee, AZ 85603, o en los números de teléfono que se indican a continuación.
Título IX Coordinador – 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands, arms and legs and is constantly required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, push, pull and walk.  The employee may be required to lift up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly required to sit, stand and reach with hands and arms, talk or hear and taste or smell; Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; Must be able to walk, and climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch; Must be able to lift 50 pounds; must be able to climb a 10 foot ladder; Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands, arms and legs and is constantly required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, push, pull and walk.  The employee may be required to lift up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is indoors.  Exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, and fumes.  The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times.  Contact with employees, students and public