Custodian - Afternoons WMS

About the role

The job of Afternoons Custodian was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at the assigned building; ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations, and assisting in preparing for and maintaining facilities for classroom activities and building-level events.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors as needed to protect floor finish.
• Operate floor scrubber and buffer.
• Shampoo carpeting when assigned.
• Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways.
• Clean and vacuum carpeting in rooms.
• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of refuse in appropriate waste containers.
• Stock machines and/or towel dispensers.
• Scrub and disinfect shower and locker rooms as assigned.
• Change incandescent and fluorescent bulbs.
• Clean chalkboards and erasers as assigned.
• Clean chairs and desktops in assigned area(s).
• Clean and scrub walls, water fountains, sinks, bowls, etc.
• Clean glass in windows both on the inside and outside as assigned.
• Clean snow, ice, and debris from all sidewalks and entrances to the building when assigned.
• Clean restroom areas as assigned.
• Clean heating and ventilating equipment as assigned.
• Move furniture and/or equipment as assigned.
• Check all building entrances/exits throughout the day to ensure that they are secured.
• Keep custodial storage area(s) clean, neat, and free of clutter and combustible materials.
• Close and lock all windows and doors in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Be responsible for the security of all school corporation keys issued.
• Submit a request for supplies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by Director or Supervisor.

Requirements

Physical demands include walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, lift objects up to 50 lbs and move objects up to 100 lbs using appropriate equipment.

Work environment: employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions; may be exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration; must use appropriate personal protective equipment; noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits

This position carries benefits for full-time custodial employees as described in the Employee Handbook.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8.5 hours per day, 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch.