Part-Time Custodian - Middle School

Duties

• Keeps a careful watch over the building and grounds for any situation that could lead to injury or harm to students, staff or the general public.
• On a daily basis during the normal workweek, checks all rooms, windows, and doors for safety concerns and dust/polish appropriate furniture, files, bookcases, and windowsills.
• Helps to remove snow where appropriate and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Keeps the building clean and attractive in appearance by performing daily, routine sweeping of floors, vacuuming of any carpeted areas, mopping of restrooms, and cleaning and disinfecting restroom fixtures, water fountains and high contact areas.
• Dusts mop the gym floor, stage, and bleachers.
• Empties and removes garbage from the building and recycling containers and complies with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of any waste including hazardous waste.
• Washes windows both inside and outside as frequently as necessary, weather permitting.
• Cleans classroom boards on a regular basis in accordance with proper maintenance procedures for each type of marking surface.
• Keeps the principal and the Director of Buildings and Grounds aware of all needed repairs.
• Performs emergency repairs and/or cleaning services as needed.
• Reports damage to school property immediately.
• Removes graffiti as soon as detected.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Requisition of supplies and equipment needed for cleaning.
• Fulfills the following responsibilities: follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures; distributes supplies and equipment (e.g. fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, etc.); regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity; moves, arranges, and sets up furniture and equipment as needed and as directed by the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning, repair and maintenance of a school building.
• Ability to complete appointed tasks without the need for constant supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Able to work cooperatively and pleasantly with peers, supervisors, parents, and children.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to push and pull up to 40 lbs.