Senior Custodian

Senior Custodian

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs a variety of independent custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility; maintains buildings and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition; assists with overseeing custodial activities at an assigned school site to assure compliance with schedules and timelines. An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Senior Custodian in order to fill current and future vacancies.

The eligibility list will be valid for 6 months or until exhausted (whichever comes first). The current position is budgeted at 8 hours per day, 260 working days per year. A completed application for employment must be received in Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Faxed materials are not acceptable. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Completed online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application or supplemental questions; however, applicants may submit resumes along with the completed online application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Make sure your application thoroughly details your education and work experience.

The examination process may include one or more of the following: written exam, performance and/or technical oral examination. Merit Exam: TBA (by invitation only) Examinations will be given by appointment only. Following the conclusion of the Examination process, the candidates will be ranked and notified of their scores.

Assists with overseeing custodial activities at an assigned school site to assure compliance with schedules and timelines; conveys relevant information to night personnel as needed. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fills dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; washes mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclogs drains and toilets as assigned; replenishes classroom supplies including paper towels and soap as needed.

Cleans classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways and other facilities as assigned; dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; empties waste receptacles; spot mops spills; removes gum, debris and graffiti as needed. Communicates with personnel, administrators and outside contacts as needed to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns. Distributes items to appropriate parties as needed including supplies, mail, packages and furniture.

Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; performs minor installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, furniture and fixtures as assigned; prepares classrooms, gymnasiums and other facilities for special events or meetings as assigned; sets up and assembles chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment; cleans up furniture, equipment and debris following events. Operates custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned;

drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned by the position; maintains equipment in working orders; maintains supply levels and assure availability of needed items as assigned; drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned by the position. Participates in the thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods. Performs a variety of custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility;

sweeps, scrubs, mops, strips, waxes and polishes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot cleans and shampoos carpets. Performs a variety of routine maintenance and repairs to facilities, equipment and furniture as assigned by the position; assists trades persons with building maintenance as required. Performs various campus opening duties as assigned; locks and unlocks doors, gates and windows as appropriate;

turns lights on and off as needed; maintains security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; sets alarms as appropriate. Picks up paper and other debris from school grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to school facilities as assigned; sweeps concrete surfaces adjacent to school building. Prepares and maintains routine records and reports related to work performs and assigned duties. Replaces light bulbs and tubes;

cleans chalkboards, white boards, trays and erasers; empties pencil sharpeners; cleans tables, chairs and floors. Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel; reports need for maintenance and repairs to appropriate parties; responds to health and safety concerns related to assigned functions accordingly. Supports site recycling program. Attends and participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences. Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or equivalent GED and…