Murfreesboro City Schools JOB DESCRIPTION LUNCHROOM CUSTODIAN

JOB TITLE: LUNCHROOM CUSTODIAN

DEFINITION: The position of Lunchroom Custodian requires an individual who must be punctual and dependable; of good moral character; well groomed; courteous; confidential and demonstrate efficient work habits. The person must be able to follow verbal and written directions; relate well to children and adults; and demonstrate a positive attitude toward work. The person in this position maintains the lunchroom and other duties as may be assigned by the Cafeteria Manager. This position reports directly to the Cafeteria Manager. Employees in this job work will work when students are in attendance. This position is classified as Non-Exempt. The employee is subject to a post offer physical examination with a written statement from the physical showing a satisfactory health record and stating the employee is free of any contagious or communicable disease in such form as might endanger the health of adults and, children. All employees hired after January 1, 2000, are required (post offer and prior to commencement of the employee duties) to supply fingerprint samples which are submitted to a criminal history records check conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. All hiring decisions are contingent upon satisfactory criminal background check results.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

1. Work will be performed in the kitchen and dining room.
2. Work involves medium to heavy lifting of boxes, reaching, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, kneeling, maneuvering in confined spaces and prolonged standing and walking; work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals and smells commonly associated with schools in general.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

1. Follow all safety standards and training guidelines throughout the performance of duty.
2. Follow the directions of the Cafeteria Manager in accordance with assigned daily duties and the posted work schedule.
3. Keep kitchen and dining room clean, need strength and ability for lifting, emptying trash cans, cleaning tables, sweeping, and mopping.
4. Must have sufficient strength and ability to lift, move and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and to move and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance independently and repeatedly.
5. Must be able to maintain prolonged standing/walking as shift allows

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must possess physical body, dexterity and coordination to achieve angles and positions required to perform various lifting
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, children, and public
3. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instruction
4. Ability to report to work as scheduled and notify appropriate individuals if unable to work.
5. Ability to perform job duties for entire work day
6. The person in this position will be exposed to trash and perhaps bodily fluids containing blood-borne pathogens

STAFF RELATIONSHIP Directly reports to Cafeteria Manager