Facilities-Custodian

JOB DESCRIPTION

Custodian Full Time with Benefits

Summary

Responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and disinfecting all areas of a facility. Perform basic cleaning, sanitation, and minor maintenance of an assigned building and associated grounds including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, trash removal, etc. Secure facility at all times to ensure a safe school and working environment. Provide high level customer service for school events and community activities including set-up/clean-up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Description of Job Tasks

• Perform custodial duties such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing and trash removal of classrooms, offices, cafeterias, computer labs, break rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, entryways, gymnasiums, weight rooms and other areas of a facility including exterior grounds.
• Guide students and staff in the care and use of the facility.
• Interact with and assist students, staff, visitors and groups during and after regular school hours to ensure needs are met regarding building use. Provide set up, tear down and cleaning after activities.
• Respond to requests, last-minute needs, unscheduled events, changes, etc. regarding building use.
• Move and set up furniture and equipment as requested. Deliver supplies throughout the building.
• Monitor and inspect building facility for safety and cleanliness. Maintain and make minor repairs to facility and troubleshoot and report areas requiring maintenance to supervisor. Notify building supervisor of hazardous or harmful situations.
• Secure facility by locking doors, windows, and setting alarms. Monitor building security throughout shift.
• Report supply and equipment needs to Lead Custodian. Perform daily preventative maintenance of site custodial equipment.
• Ensure proper use, identification, mixture and application of chemicals, including the requirements and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks as needed to ensure safety.
• Perform special cleaning and assist with renovation projects. Operate large cleaning equipment and assist with floor maintenance and restoration as needed.
• Attends in-service training (e.g., instruction on blood-borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
• Arrive to work on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of related experience preferred
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Background check required for hire
• CPR and first aid training will be required at hire

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Possess the following skills:
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • English language skills
  • Math skills
  • Interpersonal relations skills
  • Customer service and public relations skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
• Promote and follow Executive Board policies.
• Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Work independently and manage time effectively.
• Participate and work in a team environment.
• Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Operate a computerized security system.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Personal computers, peripherals, and media equipment
• Basic custodial equipment
• Electrical aerial lift platforms

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to carry and respond to cell phone during assigned shift.
• Responsible for assisting with the supervision and overseeing the well-being of students in common areas.