Summary of Position
The position of School Custodian is responsible for those activities involved with routine cleaning of assigned
classrooms within the scheduled time and general maintenance. This is a nonexempt position.
Accountability
Reports to the Lead Custodian
Core Responsibilities
- Supports and models the Catholic Mission and the Native American Culture that are the foundations of
St. Joseph’s Indian School.
- Promotes a reclaiming environment for all students through the Circle of Courage.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine cleaning, maintenance and assigned duties during the scheduled classroom cleaning
time. Including servicing, cleaning, sanitizing, stocking restrooms and specific duties for that classroom.
- During the Summer and Holiday Breaks performs heavy cleaning – i.e., carpet shampooing, floor
stripping/waxing, washing walls.
- Assists with set-up, removal, and follow up cleaning of equipment/furniture that are required for
meetings, programs, and special events.
- Request supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Reports any serious damage, vandalism and potentially dangerous conditions to the Lead Custodian
and the office/classroom occupant.
- Monitors building security and safety by locking and checking doors after operating hours and checking
electrical appliance use to ensure hazards are not created.
- Requests repair work through the Service Request System.
- Complies with all safety and health requirements, whether established by management or by Federal,
State or Local Laws.
- Enhances professional knowledge by attending job-related workshops as directed by the Lead
Custodian.
- Respects the privacy of material present in individual classrooms and refrains from handling or reading
private material to avoid accidental violations of confidentiality.
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Custodian.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid SD Driver’s License
Physical Demands
- Must be able to exert up to 60 lbs. of force occasionally
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects of up to 30 lbs. frequently.
- Regularly bends, stoops, crouches, and climbs stairs.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
- Must have the capability to apply oneself physically over long periods of time.
- Uses the abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly over time without
becoming fatigued.
Expectations of Hours Worked
- 40 hours per week – No Weekends
- Operation Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Will have a schedule to follow for Classroom Cleaning Times
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