POSITION TITLE: Custodian, 3pm - 11pm
BUILDING: Effective immediately
FLSA: Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.High School diploma or G.E.D.
2.Ability to perform the essential job functions
3.Effective interpersonal skills
4.Effective grooming skills
5.Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally
6.Ability to push / pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently
REPORTS TO: Head Custodian of building.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4
hours), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and
debris - minimum of 55 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards and
disinfecting drinking fountains.
2. Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors,
partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
3. Wash windows and sills (door glass).
4. Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of
16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting
furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables-minimum of 55 lbs.).
5. Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head
Custodian.
6. Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility
schedules.
7. Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
8. Must be able to up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and
standing as needed in a daily shift.
9. Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down
walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
10. Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and
sidewalks and apply ice melt as required
Please see the Custodial and Maintenance Contract and MOAs on the Dedham School District
Website www.dedham.k12.ma.us, Human Resources - Collective Bargaining Agreements for further details on job responsibilities
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and
community patrons.
2. Submit all data and information as requested.
3. Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication.
4. Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District Administrators.
5. Complete requested paperwork.
6. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Facilities, or designee of Superintendent