CUSTODIAN AIDE (PART TIME)

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Performs intermediate unskilled custodial work in the care and cleaning of school buildings; does related work as required.  Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Building Manager and/or Principal.  This is a non-exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Cleaning of school building interiors and exteriors.  The Custodian Aide also…….

• Picks up trash from the interior and exterior of the building;
• Uses radio to communicate with staff;

• Assists custodial staff with basic cleaning tasks including but not limited to dusting flat surfaces, emptying wastebaskets, sweeping floors;
• Responds to office and staff requests;
• Reports building maintenance needs to Building Manager and other custodians;

• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Beginning knowledge of cleaning methods and materials; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; thoroughness, cleanliness.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.

July 2018

SALEM CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER