Custodian 4hr

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Summary:

Responsibilities:
Sweeps mops scrubs waxes and burnishes floors as well as vacuums and shampoos carpets as applicable; cleans sanitizes and stocks restrooms; cleans and dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces as assigned; removes and disposes of waste products daily; maintains clean custodial closets.

Performs minor non-cleaning maintenance tasks of facility (e.g. changes light bulbs changes toilet seats unclogs toilets changes ceiling tiles touches up paint secures windows delivers supplies sets up for facility activities/meetings/conferences assembles and moves furniture).

Follows a lawn and facility maintenance program including but not limited to: mowing (pushing and/or riding) weeding weed-eating edging trimming fertilizing minor plant replacement mulching blowing off sidewalks/curbs watering pressure washing and graffiti removal as appropriate.

Opens closes and secures facility including gates doors windows and alarm systems. Turns on and off all lights making sure that grounds and facilities are free of debris and hazards. Responds to emergencies by securing the perimeter.

Performs work duties independently and/or as part of a custodial crew depending upon the nature of the task works cooperatively in group situations exhibits tact and consideration

displays a positive outlook and pleasant manner offers assistance and support to co-workers and works actively to resolve conflicts.

Assumes modified duties and responsibilities of the Head Custodian or Custodial Crew Leader in the event of absence or vacancy and by same and other duties as assigned.

Possess basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.

Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed. Wear School Board provided uniform daily.

Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion national origin marital status sexual orientation gender preference political beliefs social/family background disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection retention and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.


Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in large scale housekeeping custodial or building and grounds maintenance work.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: All new and current employees are highly encouraged to complete the Custodial Operations Career Advancement training program through Hillsborough County Public Schools.

Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations. Must possess basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.

Mathematical Skills: Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills: Internal HCPS email system and HCPS district website as appropriate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing walking sitting climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching bending crawling handling keyboarding fingering feeling talking hearing tasting/smelling near acuity far acuity depth perception color vision and field of vision.

Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds; over 55 pounds requires a 2-person lift.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Extreme cold extreme heat wet/humid noise intensity 3 moderate work with cleaning chemicals wear eye protection vibration/impact work with or near heavy equipment proximity to moving mechanical parts exposure to electrical shock fumes or airborne particles.