Buildings and Grounds Custodian

Job Description

Job DescriptionMt Caesar Elementary School Start date 07/01/2026
Monday-Friday 2-10pm.

Purpose: The primary purposes of the Building and Grounds Worker are maintaining attractive facilities, performing custodial duties, and overall building and grounds maintenance and repair.

Supervisor: Director of Facilities.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Skills:

• Operating a variety of equipment used in industrial maintenance, including electrical cleaning equipment, common or hand tools, etc.
• Adhering to safety practices.

Knowledge:

• Methods in industrial cleaning.
• General maintenance and repair methods.
• Safety practices/procedures.
• Tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance.
• Basic tools utilized in building maintenance.
• Safety techniques and procedures.

Abilities:

• Adapting to changing work priorities.
• Communicating with diverse groups.
• Meeting deadlines and schedules.
• Working as part of a team.
• Working with constant interruptions.
• Understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions.
• Make routine decisions independently.
• Sustain long periods of light to moderately heavy physical activity.

Essential Functions:

• Performs ongoing facility maintenance (e.g., stripping/finishing floors, carpet care, moving furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of providing a clean and safe learning and working environment.
• Washes windows, screens, sills, woodwork, doors, lockers, desks, walls, and ceilings.
• Orders and stocks needed materials, and supplies following purchasing procedures.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Replenishes supplies (e.g., paper towels, soaps, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Provides maintenance and minor repairs.
• Collects and disposes of waste.
• Removal of snow as needed.
• Maintains outside sidewalks.
• Assists in keeping outside premises in orderly condition.
• Performs minor, job related, maintenance on building and grounds equipment, classroom furniture and facility for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs some repairs and maintenance of buildings.
• Mows and fertilizes lawn, plants and maintains flower beds, irrigates and maintains irrigation systems.
• Trims trees and sprays for insects.
• Maintain athletic fields and all district owned properties.
• Prepares site for daily operations as may be required (e.g., opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkways, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Setting up and taking down tables and chairs for classes and programs.
• Attends department staff meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to safely perform job functions.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g., doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of preventing property damage, equipment loss, potential liability and assuring security/safety of students, staff and visitors.
• Supports other staff for the purpose of completing site activities.
• Maintains professional relations with co-workers, building staff, students, and the public for the purpose of presenting a professional environment that promotes education and reflects well on the department and the school district.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MRSD is an EOE.