Fairfax
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Fairfax County Public Schools
SUPPORT EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Employee’s Name
Employee ID No
School/Department
Position Title
Evaluation Year
Custodian I
JOB-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The employee demonstrates knowledge of department and office processes.
The employee…
 Observes designated working hours.
 Complies with leave and other office and personal conduct regulations.
 Records accurate time on Time Sheets/Work Records.
The employee displays knowledge of job responsibilities.
The employee…
 Sweeps, damp mops, scrubs, waxes and buffs floors, halls, and stairwells, in anacceptable manner.
 Adequately dusts and cleans furniture.
 Dusts, cleans, and washes furniture, chalkboards, doors,walls, windows and trim in an acceptable manner.
 Adequately vacuums and cleans rugs and carpeting.
 Cleans bathrooms in an acceptable manner and replaces expendable bathroom supplies.
 Operates, uses, and maintains cleaning equipment and supplies in the prescribed manner.
 Daily empties and cleans trash baskets, recycling and garbage cans, and other rubbish as needed.
 Polices grounds and cleans up rubbish as needed.
 Cuts grass, trims shrubs, as required; clears snow and ice from walkways and specified areas, as directed.
 Turns off lights, closes and locks windows, doors, and equipment, and makes adjustments as required.
 Trash/dust, vacuum, as needed.
 Clean restrooms, and utility rooms, as required.
 Demonstrates the physical and mental skills and abilities to effectively and efficiently perform the above duties,
especially those skills and abilities necessary to properly operate and use the equipment required to perform these tasks.
The employee plans, organizes, and executes assignments.
The employee…
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Cleans assigned area and completes duties as required.
Makes minor repairs to building, furniture and equipment as required.
QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY
The employee works with minimum supervision.
The employee…
 Complies with leave and other office and personal conduct regulations.
 Observes designated working hours.
 Records accurate time on Time Sheets/Work Records
 Requires a normal degree of supervision and guidance.
The employee demonstrates time management skills.
The employee…
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Ensures that assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Works cooperatively with other custodians to ensure that the building is ready for teachers, students and community
members.
The employee uses problem-solving techniques.
The employee…
 Works well with others when there is additional work due to absences or extra activities in the building.
The employee effectively performs job-related tasks.
The employee…
 Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks, which may not be specifically listed but are within the general
occupational area of responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.
The employee uses available resources appropriately
The employee…
 Properly uses supplies and equipment.
 Takes advantage of training classes that will assist in advancements in his/her job.
HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
The employee promotes and maintains a positive working relationship with diverse groups.
The employee…
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Works effectively with faculty, students and community members: Displays positive, congenial and cooperative
attitude toward staff members and other groups.
The employee provides accurate and timely information to coworkers, clients, and the public.
The employee…
 Maintains communication with supervisor or designee to assure receipt of work related resources.
The employee demonstrates teamwork.
The employee…
 Works cooperatively with custodial and building staff.
 Works with other custodians as part of a team.
The employee demonstrates effective communication skills.
The employee…
 Communicates concerns to the Building Supervisor or designee in a timely manner.
 Is able to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions in English.
The employee is responsive to the needs of coworkers, clients, and the public.
The employee…
 Works with coworkers, clients and the public to ensure that the building is operational and maintained.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
The employee practices and maintains effective safety procedures.
The employee…
 Checks and secures unoccupied sections of the building as required.
 Reports the presence of unauthorized persons.
 Turns off lights, closes and locks windows and doors, locks equipment and makes other adjustments as required.
 Wears safety equipment before using chemicals and/or equipment.
The employee follows FCPS security procedures.
The employee…
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Correctly and timely activates and deactivates the FCPS security system as required.
Wears appropriate uniform and displays ID badge.
Notes and reports security hazards inside and outside the building to Building Supervisor or designee.
The employee maintains a safe work environment.
The employee…
 Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles, repairs adjustable furniture and performs other simple repairs as required.
 Clears snow and ice from walks and other specified areas as required and salts or sands surfaces as needed.
 Follows safety and security measures when cleaning and performing maintenance.
PROFESSIONALISM
The employee demonstrates a positive attitude toward accomplishing program goals.
The employee…
 Performs job specific tasks and activities with a positive attitude and discusses concerns with his/her supervisor.
 Complies with FCPS leave and other personnel regulations.
The employee participates in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development.
The employee…
 Participates in activities that promote his/her professional development.
The employee adapts to changing situations.
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As designated “Essential Personnel” complies with FCPS rules and regulations regarding attendance at worksite during
emergency situation.
Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks, which may not be specifically listed but are within the general
occupational area of responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.
Able to work out of doors in a variety of temperature and climate conditions.
Job specification is attached.
Signature of Supervisor or Evaluator:
Date:
Signature of Employee:
Date:
Distribution:
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