General Maintenance Requirements Head Custodian/Custodial Staff: Shall have general knowledge of facility air conditioning / heating systems and proper procedures for troubleshooting, (i.e., how to reset/ restart in the event of failure). Shall have general knowledge of facility fire alarm systems, security systems, and any other system specific to their facility. Required to perform all minor maintenance tasks (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.) at the facility, to include the following: Repair connectors on coaxial cables as needed. Replace plugs on electrical cords/appliances, as needed. Lubricate door locks/padlocks, as needed using an accepted lubricant. Clean or replace flush-o-meters when not working properly. Change fluorescent lights as required and dispose of bulbs properly. Pressure washing and painting as required removing/covering graffiti. Any task deemed to be a custodial issue by the custodial supervisor. Shall have a system in place to identify and prioritize teacher requests for minor maintenance of classroom space Shall perform preventative maintenance and log such maintenance on all custodial equipment (auto scrubbers, vacuums, etc.) as required Shall clean and maintain all custodial equipment after each use Shall follow proper safety procedures when using hand and power tools consistent with the job description follow proper safety procedures when climbing ladders and scaffolding, using lifts or in using other equipment consistent with the job description Shall have general knowledge of the “tools of their trade”, i.e. auto scrubbers, buffers/scrubbers, burnishers, vacuums, pressure washers, and any other tools consistent with the job description Facility Energy Conservation Wise energy management is good for everyone. It contributes to the national goal of energy conservation, therefore extending the life of our available natural resources. It helps preserve our environment. Reducing the demand for electricity will reduce the amount of emissions that power plants add to the air and will reduce the number of new power plants that will need to be built. Whatever we can do to modify our behavior and become more conscious of how energy is used and not wasted will benefit us all.
Sanitize receptacle three times a week if liner is used, daily if not. Damaged receptacles should only be removed from service and replaced if they are no longer usable. Lavatories Bowl will be free of soap scum. Drains will be free of hair and soap deposits. Fixtures will be cleaned and polished daily to remove water deposits. Entire lavatory will be daily. Plumbing fixtures will be cleaned daily. Periodic Cleaning Vinyl/terrazzo finishes will be burnished or maintained as finish wears. Carpet will be extracted in its entirety semiannually or as needed unless covering causes environmental concerns. fixtures will be cleaned semiannually or when necessary light is reduced. Gum will be removed from under furniture daily. Corridor Standards Covering The including corners, will be free of debris. Carpeted floors will be vacuumed at once per day. Vinyl, ceramic and terrazzo floors will be dust mopped daily with a dust inhibitor treated mop. and gum on the floor covering will be removed upon discovery. Floor moldings will be maintained in a dust free condition. Sweep/vacuum interior stairways daily. Vinyl and terrazzo floors will be mopped daily with germicidal detergent. Ceramic tile will be swept daily and cleaned. Floors will be burnished once a week. Walls/Wall Coverings/Trophy Cases/Fixtures Dust and remove all fingerprints and smudges. Wall coverings and lockers will be dust free. Trophy case will be free of smudges, streaks and dust. The interior of locked trophy cases will be cleaned as needed. It shall be the custodian’s responsibility to obtain a key for this purpose.