Custodian

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Clean classrooms, offices, kitchens and other facilities; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops, cafeterias, kitchens and other work areas; remove gum and candy from floors; spot clean and shampoo carpets.
• Assure security of school during assigned hours; lock gates, doors and windows; turn off lights when room is not in use; monitor facilities for fire hazards and report to appropriate personnel as required.
• Remove snow and ice from walking areas by use of snow blowers and shovels.
• Dust and polish furniture, light fixtures and woodwork; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners.
• Empty and clean the waste receptacles; refill dispensers.
• Clean, scrub and disinfect student and staff restrooms; wash windows and walls; polish metal work, clean sinks, mirrors and other bathroom fixtures; restock paper supplies and soap as necessary; clean drinking fountains.
• Adjust and arrange furniture and equipment; set up school facilities for special events and meetings.
• Remove graffiti using appropriate solution or painting over words and designs.
• Operate and maintain a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, and small power and hand tools; replace belts and bags on vacuum cleaners as necessary.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates; report safety and sanitary hazards as appropriate.
• Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.
• Participate in thorough cleaning and restoration of school plant during school vacations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, chalkboards, carpets, furniture, walls, fixtures and kitchens and other facilities.
• Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.
• Safety practices and work methods.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Basic pool maintenance methods and equipment.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn requirements of maintaining school buildings and facilities in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Learn the schedules, procedures and use of custodial tools and supplies.
• Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, and small power and hand tools.
• Perform minor repairs as assigned.
• Observe and report needed maintenance and repair.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor and outdoor environment.
• Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist.
• Pushing and pulling cleaning equipment.
• Lifting and moving furniture weighing over 50 pounds.
• Climbing ladders.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to replace lights in high places.
• Removing snow and ice from walkways using shovels.

HAZARDS:

• Exposure to dust and chemicals.

BENEFITS:

• Benefits package includes Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision for employees and family plus Life Insurance for employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.74 - $22.88 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person