Custodian

ROLE SUMMARY

Clean and maintain Region 3 facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Three years of experience in custodial work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions
• Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, sanitation techniques, and safe chemical handling
• Knowledge of proper use and care of custodial equipment such as floor machines, carpet shampooers, vacuums, and auto-scrubbers
• Ability to work in multiple buildings as needed
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to exercise judgment in selecting appropriate cleaning methods, chemicals, and safety practices

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform daily custodial duties including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces, emptying trash, and cleaning restrooms
• Maintain hallways, offices, breakrooms, restrooms, conference rooms and common areas in clean, neat, sanitary condition
• Perform routine and periodic floor care including scrubbing, stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet cleaning
• Clean interior windows, glass, mirrors, furniture, fixtures, and high-touch areas
• Follow Region 3 protocols for infection control and safe chemical handling
• Conduct deep-cleaning tasks during breaks, including wall washing, detailed floor maintenance, and office sanitation
• Maintain custodial closets and supply storage areas in a clean and organized state
• Follow all Region 3 safety practices, PPE requirements, and SDS procedures
• Use appropriate judgment when handling chemicals, cleaning agents, and potentially hazardous situations
• Assist with opening and closing buildings, ensuring all interior security checks are completed
• Keep halls and exits free of hazards; correct unsafe conditions immediately or report them to supervisor
• Participate in required training, safety meetings, and professional development
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation, lockdown, and shelter-in-place
• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and professional attitude with staff, visitors, and coworkers
• Communicate supply needs, building issues, or schedule conflicts promptly to the supervisor
• Work scheduled hours consistently; availability for flexible scheduling (days, evenings, weekends) as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and excellent customer service at all times
• Work effectively across multiple buildings if required by the site or assignment
• Perform other custodial duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

• Custodial carts
• Vacuums
• Floor buffers and burnishers
• Auto-scrubbers
• Carpet extractors/shampooers
• Mops, brooms, dusters
• Hand tools
• Ladders and step stools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 25–45 lbs. regularly and heavier items with assistance
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching
• Frequent pushing/pulling of custodial carts and equipment
• Climbing stairs as needed
• Repetitive hand and arm motions
• Ability to perform physical work daily

ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily indoor, climate-controlled conditions
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, odors, and moderate noise levels
• Occasional wet or slippery floors
• May require irregular or extended hours based on building needs

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Follow detailed instructions
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Management multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

All positions at ESC 3 are defined as security-sensitive. Security-sensitive positions are those which require employees to be entrusted with the certain types of data, whether electronic or in paper form. Those data elements, as defined by the ESC 3 Data Classification and Handling Policy may include, but not limited to:

• Sensitive Personal Information (SPI)

• Personally, Identifiable Information (PII)

• Protected Health Information (PHI)

• Family Educational Records (FERPA Data)

• Federal Tax Information (FTI)

It is the employees on-going responsibility to safeguard this type of data and to report any instance of lost or stolen data.