Title: Custodial Duties
System: Custodial
Process: Custodial
Issue Date: 11/8/10Issue Number: 9
Approved by:Jim Graham
Document author:Shun Smith
Summary of Changes: Minor change in custodial duties, see 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3
1. Purpose
To describe the general duties of the custodial staff
2. Scope
This procedure applies to all Department Administrators/Building Principals, Teachers, Operations Department facility administrators, and all Custodial Staff
3. Definition of Terms
None
4. Responsibilities
Department Administrator/Building Principal – Work with the Operations Supervisor to determine the expectations of the custodial staff
Teachers – Work with the Building Principal to determine the classroom expectations of the custodial staff.
Operations Supervisor – Work with each Department Administrator/Building Principal, (and teachers as required) in determining cleaning expectations of the custodial staff. Supervise and direct the custodial staff in performing the tasks required to meet the expectations
Custodial Staff – Perform required tasks as directed by an Operations Department administrator, or as requested by Department Administrator/Building Principal. Notify the Operations Supervisor if given conflicting guidance
5. References
None
6. Responsibilities
6.1 Custodial Staff shall daily:
6.1.1Vacuum or wet mop classrooms, office complex, and media center areas according to floor cleaning schedule. Dust mop and use floor scrubber in gym areas according to floor cleaning schedule
6.1.2Dust mop tile or vacuum carpet corridors, and use floor scrubber on tile corridors
6.1.3Empty trash in all classrooms, bathrooms, and offices
6.1.4Empty pencil sharpeners in all classrooms and offices
6.1.5Clean and disinfect sinks in classrooms, bathrooms, offices and science
rooms
6.1.6Wash desk tops in Special Education, Kindergartenand First Grade rooms
6.1.7Clean and disinfect restrooms and nurses rooms, e.g. sick bed, floors, toilets, sinks,and mirrors
6.1.8Clean and disinfectdoor handles and knobs
6.2Custodial Staff shall weekly:
6.2.1Wash desk tops in remaining rooms at least once per week
6.3Custodial Staff shall monthly:
6.3.1Low and high dust all assigned areas (during project times)
6.3.2Disinfect stair railings
6.3.3Disinfect light switches and covers
6.3.4Clean door and window glass (during project times)
6.4Custodial Staff shall maintain:
6.4.1A clean and organized, and stocked custodial closet with custodial equipment
6.4.2A clean, organized, and stocked custodial cart with custodial equipment
6.4.3A fully stocked custodial cart in the custodial closet in the assigned area for sub-custodian personnel
6.4.4All equipment in proper working order
6.5Miscellaneous:
6.5.1Routines are subject to changebasedon Department
Administrator/BuildingPrincipal emergency requirements or personnel
shortages/assignments
6.5.2Classroom and entrance/exit doors should not be propped open or left unlocked while unattended
6.6Operations Supervisor shall:
6.6.1Visit buildings on a rotation basis to discuss staff issues
6.6.2Meet with Department Administrators/Building Principals as needed to
discuss problems/issues
6.6.3Schedule a walkthroughof each building once per month with the
Department Administrator/Building Principal to determine adequacy of
cleaning and/or areas in need of improvement
6.6.4Ensure all equipment is functioning properly; arrange for repairs if required
6.6.5Ensure inventory of supplies is adequate to support custodial duties
6.6.6Meet with the Environmental Services Data Processor to determine evening custodial needs based on absences and Facility Direct Schedule
7.Records
None
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