The duties of a custodian in the Town of Dedham and Dedham Public Schools Facilities & Maintenance Department are to maintain the school and town buildings inside and outside. The candidates should have custodial experience as well as a basic skills in performing preventive maintenance on buildings including working knowledge of basic electric, plumbing, carpentry and the use of maintenance tools and equipment. This position reports to the Building Department Head or Principal as well as the Director of Facilities.
GENERAL DUTIES
Cleaning of various sections of the building, including corridors, offices, classrooms, toilet areas, auditoriums, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, and any function rooms. Cleaning shall include, without being limited to, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, washing, stripping, painting, sealing, and waxing floors; washing windows, interior and exterior glass, tile paint, and Venetian blinds; cleaning filters and ventilators; and washing light fixtures and replacing light bulbs.
Keeping check on operation of heating-cooling and ventilation systems, fire alarm systems, emergency light systems, water filtration systems, burglar alarm systems, pneumatic temperature control systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, including responsibility for minor repair of the foregoing.
General operation or the building maintenance of proper heating and cooling temperature.
Securing building at night, and opening and inspecting the building in the morning.
Cutting grass, trimming shrubs, and shoveling snow as required on approaches to the building (not to include parking areas), and watering of landscaped areas, turfing and raking.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- High School diploma; six months experience in custodial and maintenance work or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Must receive an acceptable CORI report
- Must receive an acceptable fingerprint report, if assigned to do any work in the safety building
Knowledge, Ability and Skill
- General knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing materials and methods.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools.
- Basic skills in performing preventive maintenance on buildings and equipment.
- Ability to work independently and contribute positively to a team environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Moderate to heavy physical effort is required to perform these duties. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods of time, sit, speak, hear and use hands to operate equipment. The employee occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. A satisfactory pre-employment physical and CORI check is required. Fingerprinting is required for all school employees.
