Housekeeper - 190 Days

About the Role

Under general supervision, the Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of assigned schools and facilities, conducting a wide variety of housekeeping duties to support a safe, productive, and positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
• Interacts, communicates, and collaborates effectively with all stakeholders.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities; ensures safe storage and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Cleans assigned schools and facilities according to schedule, including:
  • Cleaning rooms, restrooms, and replenishing soap and paper supplies.
  • Cleaning water fountains, mopping, waxing, sweeping, and vacuuming floors and walkways.
  • Washing windows and blinds, dusting, and cleaning staircases.
  • Cleaning assigned cafeteria areas and teachers' lounges.
• Completes district-wide asbestos awareness training and participates in local facility asbestos awareness activities.
• Empties garbage and trash containers regularly and keeps containers clean and sanitary.
• Performs light yard work and assists with building and grounds maintenance, including outside cleaning such as sweeping walkways and picking up trash.
• Knows locations of all electrical, gas, and water cut-off points in assigned areas.
• Assists with preparing classrooms for closing and building shutdowns as directed.
• Utilizes effective energy practices, such as turning off lights in unoccupied spaces.
• Posts warnings/signs for wet floors, wet paint, or off-limit areas.
• Operates housekeeping equipment and tools, including vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms, buffers, and hand tools.
• Mixes and applies chemicals and cleaning agents properly; attends Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical use safety training.
• Wears required protective equipment, such as safety goggles, gloves, non-slip shoes, and other gear based on assigned tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Prior experience cleaning and maintaining buildings preferred.
• Must have current government-issued identification.
• Must be able to access reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of district policies, procedures, and operations related to the role.
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and work without direct supervision.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the public.

Physical Demands

• Frequent physical exertion required to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds; mechanical devices should be used for objects over 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision.
• Occasional requirement to work irregular or extended hours.
• Frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted primarily indoors with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud depending on activity.
• Frequent contact with strong cleaning agents.
• No travel is required.

Schedule

8 hours per day, 190 days per school year (full-time during the school year). Conditions of employment are adjusted for part-time employees or those hired for less than an entire school year.

Pay

Support Staff Salary Schedule (Grade 6).