Custody assistant vs custodian

Differences between custody assistant and custodian duties and responsibilities

Custody assistant example responsibilities.

• Use of high power equipment including buffers and automatic scrubbers.
• Empty and clean urinals and bedpans, and dirty linen hampers.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets and urinals, clean mirrors, tiles and windows.
• Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.

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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