2nd Shift Custodial Position

Reports to: Director of Facilities

About the role

Under the direct supervision of the Principal and Director of Facilities, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
• Strip, clean, buff, and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Use and maintain power equipment and hand tools: buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high-pressure washers, high-speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, power drain snake, etc.
• Use and maintain grounds equipment and hand tools: tractor, mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, plows, loaders, forklifts, manlift, chainsaw, etc.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand-operated tools or power equipment.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Change bulbs, ballasts, switches, receptacles. Be familiar with breaker panels and electrical meters.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings; secure buildings when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Assist with setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools as needed.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs and light tree work.
• Perform general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assist parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Must be mobile, able to lift, carry, push, and pull a maximum of 75 pounds with assistance and 50 pounds independently.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, or work overhead or horizontally.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to work effectively with others and follow directions.
• Able to work in an environment containing cleaning materials, dust, and noise.
• Able to complete all tasks listed in the job description and similar assignments.
• Able to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of recent full-time custodial experience preferred.
• Successful completion of physical and drug screening.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day.
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Day shift for all during school vacations.
• Summer Hours: June – August (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), exact dates based on first/last day of school year.