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Custodial Standards

The maintenance and operations division of the facilities department ensures that all school sites are safe, healthy, and attractive environments for our students. 

The district has adopted the following custodial standards that define the scope and schedule of maintenance work.
 
Custodial Closet:
  • Shall be neat and clean at all times.
  • All supplies stored should have labels showing.
  • Shelving shall be free of dust, dirt, and spillage.
  • Floors shall be free of dust, litter, and spillage.
  • Dust mops shall be combed, treated, and hung in place.
 
All Floors:
  • Shall be free of litter, dust, and spillage marks..
 
All Baseboards:
  • Shall be free of dust and/or floor finish build-up.
 
All Walls:
  • Shall be free of writing, marks, hand prints, and dust.
 
All Doors:
  • Shall be free of writing, marks, hand prints, and dust.
 
All Woodwork:
  • Shall be free of writing, marks, hand prints, and dust.
 
All Windows:
  • Shall be free of writing, marks, hand prints, and dust.
 
All Ledges:
  • Shall be free of writing, marks, hand prints, and dust.
 
All Shelves:
  • Shall be free of writing, marks, hand prints, and dust.
 
All Ceilings:
  • Shall be free of cobwebs, and loose tile.
 
All Light Fixtures:
  • Shall be free of cobwebs, bugs, and dust.
  • Shall be covered for safety.
 
All Drapes and Blinds:
  • Shall be free of cobwebs, bugs, and dust.
 
All Maps and Screens:
  • Shall be free of cobwebs, bugs, and dust.
 
All White Boards:
  • Shall be free of dust and markings.
 
All Whiteboard Rails:
  • Shall be free of dust.
 
All Furniture:
  • Shall be free of dust and markings.
 
All Desks and Tables:
  • Shall be free of dust and markings.
 
All Pencil Sharpeners:
  • Shall be empty of shavings and will be secure.
 
All Waste Baskets:
  • Shall be free of dust, stains, and odor.
  • Will be re-lined as necessary,
 
All Inside and Outside Drinking Fountains:
  • Shall be free of stains and hard water deposits.
  • Shall be disinfected daily.
 
All Drain Boards:
  • Shall be free of stains and other markings.
  • Shall be disinfected daily.
 
All Soap and Paper Supplies:
  • Shall be ample for at least one (1) day's use.
 
All Urinals:
  • Shall be free of odor, spots, and water deposits.
  • Shall be disinfected daily.
 
All Toilet Stools:
  • Shall be free of odor, spots, and water deposits.
  • Shall be disinfected daily.
 
All Chrome Fixtures:
  • Shall be free of odor, spots, and water deposits.
  • Shall be disinfected daily.
 
All Shower Heads:
  • Shall be free of odor, spots, and water deposits.
  • Shall be disinfected daily.
 
All Dispensers:
  • Shall be free of odor, spots, water deposits, and soil.
 
All Partitions:
  • Shall be free of odor, spots, water deposits, and soil.
  • Shall be disinfected daily.
 
All Mirrors:
  • Shall be free of soil or any other markings.
 
All Waste Receptacles:
  • Shall be free of odor, spots, water deposits, and soil.
  • Shall be re-lined daily.
 
All Corridors and Walks:
  • Shall be free of dust, dirt, and litter.
 
All Heating and Cooling Filters:
  • Shall be free of dust and dirt.
  • Must be changed twice a year at a minimum.
 
All Grease Traps:
  • Shall be free of grease and all other solids.
  • Shall be completely cleaned once a year.
 
All Vents:
  • Shall be free of dust and dirt.
 
All Floor Machines:
  • Shall be free of dust soil, and water spots.
 
All Vacuums:
  • Shall be free of dust, soil, and water spots.
 
All Corridor Floor Machines and Vacuums:
  • Shall be free of dust, soil, water spots, and defects.
  • Shall be properly wound (begin winding from machine end of cord).
 
All Garbage Cans:
  • Shall be free of odor and build-up of waste.
  • Shall be re-lined as necessary.
 
All Carpet Cleaning Equipment:
  • Shall be properly cleaned and stored.
  • Shall be free of dust, dirt ,and soil.