Custodian

Custodian: I

This posting creates a pool of candidates for current and future positions that may become available. During the application process you will select your preferred locations in the county.

Under general supervision, maintains clean and healthy facilities for students and staff by performing routine cleaning and grounds maintenance. Additional work days/hours may be required as needed:

• Extended hours
• Inclement weather conditions
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours

• Cleans and disinfects offices, classrooms, bathrooms, gymnasiums, locker rooms, auditorium/multipurpose rooms, halls, and stairs including stocking bathrooms.
• Collects trash and recyclable materials from classrooms, shops, offices, bathrooms, and grounds; transport and dispose in proper containers.
• Checks to ensure all door and windows are locked in assigned work area; and secures building at the end of shift and sets alarm.
• Moves furniture and other objects and transports as needed.
• Operates, cleans, and cares for power cleaning equipment and other cleaning materials and supplies according to written and oral instructions.
• Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles, makes minor repairs, and reports building and equipment deficiencies needing repair.
• Assists with delivering instructional and custodial supplies to storage or other facility location.
• Clears snow and ice and places sand on entryways, walkways, steps, and landings to provide safe passageway.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.
• Experience:
  
  None required; and one (1) year cleaning of buildings and grounds preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
• Ability to learn the methods and practices of custodial work.
• Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to be detail-oriented.
• Good customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  N/A
• Driving Requirements: N/A
• Leadership Role: N/A

The physical demands and working conditions described here 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.

• Physical Demands:
• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Vision:
  No special vision requirements
• Work Environment:
• Location:
• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Exposure:
• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Work in high, precarious places: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Communicable diseases: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Fumes or airborne particles: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Vibration: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Noise Level: Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Weight & Force:
  Lifting and carrying requirements:
• Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Travel Requirements: N/A
• Employee Safety Statements:
• The employee is required…