Pottsgrove School District is currently seeking applicants for Summer Facilities Workers. Must have the ability to work in a school setting determine the process and procedures to clean and disinfect all areas of a school or other buildings within the school district. Must have the skill set or ability to learn how to operate various cleaning tools and equipment.
Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor Principal Director of Facilities and Business Manager performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students teachers visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.
Essential Functions:
- Deep cleans school facilities during summer break
- Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
- Cleans rooms hallways cafeterias restrooms offices stairways and other areas of building according to school district standards.
- Sweeps mops buffs strips and waxes floors.
- Cleans rugs carpets upholstered furniture and blinds.
- Washes walls ceilings woodwork windows doors and sills.
- Removes graffiti cleans glass areas.
- Replaces light bulbs.
- Sets up and breaks down chairs tables and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
- Clears snow from entrances and walks and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
- Performs groundskeeping duties clears debris and maintains grounds.
- Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
- Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms bathrooms and other areas of the building.
- Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
Additional Duties:
- Performs general cleaning and repair work particularly during school vacations.
- Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment including brooms mops floor cleaning and waxing machines vacuum cleaners snow blowers shovels power mower and hand tools.
Safety Requirements
Follows all applicable safety rules procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear including masks.
Must comply with school districts chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel between schools or between schools and central office may be required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor and to coordinate work with principal and others.
- Ability to read write and speak English fluently.
- Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning maintenance or repair problems as needed.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide all units of measure.
- Ability to work in poor weather conditions including heat cold rain or snow.
- Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
- Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals solvents and contaminated trash grasses pollens etc.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds to shoulder height.
- Must perform tasks that require frequent bending standing and walking.
- Physical stamina and the ability to handle repetitive motions are essential.
See the Summary of Physical Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.
Qualifications Profile:
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: - High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
- Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
- PA Motor Vehicle Operators license or ability to provide own transportation.
FLSA Status:Nonexempt
Position Type: Substitute Custodian
Hours: Monday Thursday7:00 AM 3:30 PM
Pay: $16.13 per hour (Substitute Custodian hourly rate)
Location: DistrictWide
Current Actclearances are required. EOE