Custodian Food Service, Full-Time

About the role

Performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds under the supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager.

Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Performs additional duties such as general cleaning and repair work during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.

Requirements

• Must pass background check.
• Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
• Fulfills safety requirements, follows safety rules, procedures and regulations, wears appropriate safety gear, complies with chemical hygiene program and MSDS sheets.
• Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• [TN] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.