Our school Custodians do a lot of hard work all over our school. Although many may not know this, a custodian does more than just “clean” the building—he or she is the first line of defense in preventing the spread of illnesses and ensures a safe and healthy school environment.

One of their duties as custodians is to clean up and remove dirt and other debris from our school. In only three weeks, 1,000 students will track in a little under 25 pounds of dirt. Custodians work diligently to remove dirt and debris from your facility to promote a clean environment.

Not only do they clean up all rooms and bathrooms, but they also vacuum, polish, buff, and care for our carpets and floors which keeps them properly maintained and makes them last longer and look nicer.

Another function that our custodians perform is to promote a safe environment by ensuring that areas are clean, dry, and free from hazardous material or tripping hazards, custodians help prevent accidents and also the spread of germs.

They also help with air quality control, which allows everyone to breathe easily, free from allergens like dust. The EPA reports that asthma, often triggered by airborne agents, costs U.S. students 14.7 million missed days of school a year.

Because our school custodians undergo training before they are hired, they bring cleaning expertise to our school. Custodians have knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, products, and instruments that allow them to remove the maximum amount of germs. They also ensure only safe chemicals are used when cleaning.

Finally, custodians ensure you never run out of supplies. They continually stock supplies that many take for granted. The next time you go to wash your hands, remember that someone made sure there were paper towels and soap for you to use.

As you can see, custodians are a necessity when it comes to safety, cleaning, and proper building maintenance. The hard work they do affects everyone and we are lucky to have such great custodians at our school.