Custodial aide vs custodian

Differences between custodial aide and custodian duties and responsibilities

Custodial aide example responsibilities.

• Perform and manage routine building maintenance tasks, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC repair and maintenance.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or othercleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
• Use auto scrubbers and high speed burnisher.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges or squeeze.
• Used a snow blower, shovels and salt to remove snow from and maintain safety of grounds area.
• Demonstrate ability to lift and move heavy objects owing to exceptional physical dexterity.
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Custodian example responsibilities.

• Operate janitorial equipment including: vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, presser washers, leaf blowers, etc.
• Fill in for custodians when they need off, clean schools, mow grass, salt lots.
• Rake leaves, cut and water grass.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, with sponges, or squeegees.
• Strip and wax floors, clean windows, replace burnt-out light bulbs and ballasts.
• Clean and perform preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment (HVAC & ventilation systems).
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