Housekeeper

About the role

The Housekeeper supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students. They interact, communicate, and collaborate with all stakeholders effectively, establishing a safe, supportive, positive, and productive working and learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment, and materials.
• Maintains the cleanliness of assigned schools and facilities.
• Conducts housekeeping duties according to schedule and/or as needed such as cleaning rooms, cleaning restrooms, replenishing soap and paper supplies in restrooms and classrooms, cleaning water fountains, mopping and waxing halls, sweeping and vacuuming floors and walkways, washing windows and blinds in assigned classrooms, dusting, cleaning staircases, cleaning assigned cafeteria areas and teachers' lounges, etc.
• Empties garbage and trash containers on a regular basis and keeps containers clean and sanitary.
• Performs light yard work and assists with maintenance of the building and grounds as needed; performs outside cleaning such as sweeping walkways, picking up trash, etc.
• Knows locations of all electrical, gas, and water cut-off locations in assigned areas.
• Aids in preparing classrooms for closing and with closing of the buildings as directed.
• Utilizes effective energy practices such as cutting off lights in unoccupied spaces on a daily basis.
• Posts warnings/signs when persons should be notified of wet floors, wet paint, off-limits, etc.
• Operates housekeeping equipment and tools such as vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms, hand tools, cleaning tools, buffers, etc.
• Mixes and applies properly all chemicals and agents needed to perform housekeeping duties.
• Utilizes protective equipment as required.
• Attends SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and chemical use safety training.
• Wears required safety goggles, gloves, non-slip shoes, and other protective equipment as needed based on the nature of assigned tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Prior experience cleaning and maintaining buildings preferred.

Requirements

• Must have current government issued identification.

Skills

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
• Must be able to access reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties.
• Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.

Physical Demands

• Frequent physical exertion is required to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Pushing/pulling items such as furniture or boxes of materials is also required.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, and/or reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision.
• Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.
• Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

Working Conditions

• Frequent contact with strong cleaning agents.
• Physical exertion is frequently required to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Mechanical devices should be used for objects weighing over 50 pounds.
• No travel is required.