Position: Building Custodian
Qualifications & Required Knowledge/Skills:- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment
- Knowledge of the English language so as to understand operating instructions for cleaning equipment and materials and safety and accident prevention
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
- Ability to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feet
- Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs
- Ability to pick up and carry 65 pounds
- Ability to operate cleaning and grasscutting machines
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to willingly attend and participate in training sessions
- Ability to learn and practice acceptable cleaning methods
- Ability to willingly acquire skills in the operation of cleaning and grasscutting machines used in the assigned facility and to be a selfstarter
- Interact positively with students administrators coworkers parents and community.
Reports to: Director of Facility Services and Building Principal
Duties:- Building CustodianWorks under the supervision of the Director of Facility Services Senior Building Custodian and/or Administrator maintaining a high standard of safety cleanliness and efficiency in their assigned facilityPerforms all levels of floor care including but not limited to:oSweeping/dry moppingoWet moppingoOperation of auto scrubbersoStripping/refinishing of VCT tile/terrazzo electric and battery powered burnishersoVacuuming/extraction/shampooing of carpeting and area rugsCleans/restocks building and field rest rooms using touchless cleaning systems and/or traditional toolsEmpties trash receptacles and sorts trash/recycling from buildingsWashes windows walls and furnitureMaintains exterior grounds such as playgrounds fields and stadiums emptying trash receptacles and policing debris and replacing mulchPerforms landscaping tasks such as mowing raking trimming as neededShovels/treats sidewalks as needed during inclement weather keeping all egress points and fire hydrants clear of ice/snowPerforms building maintenance including but not limited to:oRelamping fixturesoPaintingoReplacing ceiling tilesoChanging HVAC filtersoReplacing switch/outlet platesoHanging bulletin boards pictures boilers/air conditioning units for proper operationoMakes repairs to equipment and furniture as neededoResets building timers and circuit breakers as necessaryoRegularly checks that exterior doors are functioning properlyMonitors school cafeterias during breakfast and lunchesLocks/unlocks doors & activates/deactivates alarmsChecks the security of the buildings and groundsMoves furniture and sets up chairs/tables as requiredLoads/unloads delivery trucksRaises and lowers flagsDelivers packages Performs any other related duties as assigned by a Senior Building Custodian or AdministratorMust be available as needed for compensated events after hours or on weekendsIn the event of an emergency situation (e.g.: snowstorm flood fire etc. this position will report for dutyPhysical demands:Frequent periods spent walking standing bending stretching and climbing ladders; occasional requirement to sustain uncomfortable physical periods spent outside requiring exposure to all types of lift and carry work materials (hand tools ladders construction material and the like some weighing 100 lbs. utilizing proper body mechanics and lifting to interruptions to handle emergency exposure to chemical and biological hazards requiring exercise of proper safety equipment which causes loud noise levels and some vibrations. Exercise caution when operating equipment.Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00/hour affiliated employee Part Time PositionEffective Date of Employment: As soon as possible