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Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor and Director of Facilities. 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.
Essential Functions:
- Checks and secures building at the 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 our district standards.
- Sweeps and mops floors.
- Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, blinds, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and sills.
- Removes graffiti
- Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
- Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building.
- Empties/cleans wastebaskets – picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
- Clears debris outside and maintains grounds.
- Clears snow from entrances and walkways, and spreads sand and/or ice melting chemicals.
- Assists parents and other visitors in school buildings with special events and programs.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
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.
- Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
- Ability to work in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to lift 25+ lbs.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education
- Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
- [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
Travel Requirements Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.
