CUSTODIAN (FT)

About the Role

To provide a safe, clean and comfortable school environment.

Qualifications

• Black Seal License (custodial staff hired after March 1, 2021 are strongly encouraged but not required to attain; those who pursue will be reimbursed for the cost of the first test; staff hired prior to March 1, 2021 are grandfathered)
• General knowledge of cleaning methods, proper use of cleaning equipment, and safe handling of hazardous materials
• Good health, moral character, and physical ability to handle all aspects of job requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Available to work all shifts at all district locations
• Available to occasionally work weekends and special events if needed
• Available to report to work during inclement weather to prepare buildings for daily operations

Responsibilities

Building Security:

• Opens/closes the building each day
• Determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off

Building Maintenance:

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and associated areas neat and clean at all times
• Cleans and dusts all areas assigned and empties all trash/recycling receptacles on a daily basis
• Cleans corridors after each school day, and during the day when their condition requires it
• Cleans and sanitizes bathroom and locker room fixtures and floors daily, and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes all drinking fountains daily
• Changes/replaces light bulbs and batteries
• Reports safety/maintenance concerns to the night supervisor or head custodian
• Cleans cafeteria dining areas during and after use
• Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the building operation
• Moves furniture, equipment or supplies within the building as required for various activities and as directed by the head custodian or building administration
• Complies with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of recyclables, trash, waste, and debris
• Participates in an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and minor repairs and reporting major repair needs promptly to the head custodian
• Cleans all windows on both the inside and outside as required
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition at all times
• Assists with all phases of summer maintenance and cleaning work

Special Events:

• Turns on lights and ensures that area is ready for use (doors locked, restrooms clean, etc.)
• Assists in setting up and removing tables, chairs, equipment, bleachers, mats, etc.
• Cleans and inspects locker rooms and the areas occupied after the event has completed
• Secures areas of the building not associated with the event
• Reports immediate concerns to the event supervisor and advises the head custodian when appropriate
• Ensures that the building is secure, with the lights out and the alarm set before leaving

Grounds Maintenance:

• Keeps the grounds free from trash and debris
• Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary
• Performs grounds maintenance around building when requested by head custodian or building administration

Other:

• Maintains a neat and presentable appearance (long pants without holes, shirts with sleeves and appropriate shoes)
• Displays ID badge at all times
• Performs other duties which may be within the scope of employment as assigned by the Superintendent or designee

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