Title: Custodial Duties
System: Custodial
Process: Custodial
Issue Date: 11/8/10
Issue 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
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6. Responsibilities
6.1
Custodial Staff shall daily:
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.1.5
6.1.6
6.1.7
6.1.8
6.2
Vacuum 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
Dust mop tile or vacuum carpet corridors, and use floor scrubber on tile
corridors
Empty trash in all classrooms, bathrooms, and offices
Empty pencil sharpeners in all classrooms and offices
Clean and disinfect sinks in classrooms, bathrooms, offices and science
rooms
Wash desk tops in Special Education, Kindergarten and First Grade rooms
Clean and disinfect restrooms and nurses rooms, e.g. sick bed, floors,
toilets, sinks, and mirrors
Clean and disinfect door handles and knobs
Custodial Staff shall weekly:
6.2.1
Wash desk tops in remaining rooms at least once per week
6.3
Custodial Staff shall monthly:
6.3.1 Low and high dust all assigned areas (during project times)
6.3.2 Disinfect stair railings
6.3.3 Disinfect light switches and covers
6.3.4 Clean door and window glass (during project times)
6.4
Custodial Staff shall maintain:
6.4.1 A clean and organized, and stocked custodial closet with custodial
equipment
6.4.2 A clean, organized, and stocked custodial cart with custodial equipment
6.4.3 A fully stocked custodial cart in the custodial closet in the assigned area
for sub-custodian personnel
6.4.4 All equipment in proper working order
6.5
Miscellaneous:
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.6
Routines are subject to change based on Department
Administrator/Building Principal emergency requirements or personnel
shortages/assignments
Classroom and entrance/exit doors should not be propped open or left
unlocked while unattended
Operations Supervisor shall:
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6.6.1
6.6.2
6.6.3
6.6.4
6.6.5
6.6.6
7.
Visit buildings on a rotation basis to discuss staff issues
Meet with Department Administrators/Building Principals as needed to
discuss problems/issues
Schedule a walkthrough of each building once per month with the
Department Administrator/Building Principal to determine adequacy of
cleaning and/or areas in need of improvement
Ensure all equipment is functioning properly; arrange for repairs if
required
Ensure inventory of supplies is adequate to support custodial duties
Meet with the Environmental Services Data Processor to determine
evening custodial needs based on absences and Facility Direct Schedule
Records
None
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