Full-Time Day Custodian - 10:00am-6:00pm

About the role

The Full-Time Day Custodian position is available at multiple locations within the OSES (Main), CBMS, OHS, and SMECC districts. This is a 12-month position.

Responsibilities

• sweeping;
• dry or wet mopping;
• waxing;
• buffing;
• vacuuming;
• cleaning walls and ceilings, windows, furniture, lights, bathrooms;
• shampooing carpets;
• moving furniture and other supplies;
• cleaning outside grounds;
• helping to load and unload trucks;
• shoveling and removal of snow and ice;
• cutting grass and trimming;
• opening and closing the building;
• securing the alarm system;
• performing minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, painting, helping to clean boilers and heating equipment, caring for lawn mowers, trimmers, vacuum cleaners, and buffers;
• driving cars / trucks to pick up equipment, supplies, parts and mail;
• assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Custodian, Principal, and/or the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor;
• checking and securing building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building;
• cleaning rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards;
• cleaning rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds;
• washing walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills;
• removing graffiti, cleaning glass areas;
• replacing light bulbs;
• setting up and breaking down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms;
• clearing snow from entrances and walks, and spreading sand and ice melting chemicals;
• performing grounds-keeping duties, clearing debris and maintaining grounds;
• receiving deliveries and assisting in unloading trucks and storing supplies;
• delivering supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building;
• empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED - preferred;
• Valid Class D Driver's License with good driving record;
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures;
• Ability to perform minor maintenance;
• Able to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort, operation of commercial food service equipment, movement of objects weighing 40-50 pounds and continuous standing;
• Ability to follow oral or written directions;
• Able to work cooperatively with teachers, students, administrators, co-workers and the public;
• Good physical health and strength to perform the routine duties of lifting and cleaning.