Custodian - 2nd Shift

Job Description

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Position: Custodian - 2nd shift

Time

Schedule:

12 months

Building: Hastings Middle School

Hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, Monday-Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Salary Rate: Hourly $22.64 - $25.13 ($0.25 shift differential)

Reports to: Mike Abbott, Executive Director of Operations

Employment Status: Classified - Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Probationary Period: 120 days

Provide a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and the community. Responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in the school building and on the adjacent property. Perform general custodial duties, e.g., empty trash, vacuum carpet, sweep, mop, dust, wax, and maintain. Assist the head custodian as needed with cleaning and maintenance during the school's daily operations.

Work as a team to assist with the setup and teardown of school and non-school events.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to two years of related experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility in assignments
• Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels
• Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems
• Ability to utilize appropriate computer software
• Ability to prioritize and complete job assignments from multiple supervisors
• Ability to communicate with all types of people and take the initiative to help others
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner
• Maintain a friendly and cooperative attitude
• Understanding and patience with staff, parents, and students
• Ability to log in and navigate through district-required software, i.e., Public School Works , E‑mail, etc.
• Such alternatives to the above knowledge, skills, and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Ensure the safety of students
• Schedule cleaning to meet the needs of the building and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails, and pencil sharpeners
• Remove cobwebs and clean windows
• Polish furniture and woodwork
• Transport all necessary school custodial supplies
• Load and unload trucks as needed
• Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair, or replacement of all physical equipment, building, facilities, and grounds
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Clean and sanitize the assigned school, e.g., restrooms, classrooms, spills, etc.
• Use, measure, and relabel chemicals
• Wash all furniture, walls, halls, windows, window seals, and doors
• Clean tables and student desks nightly
• Disinfect water fountains and water coolers
• Spot mop and mop classrooms
• Remove writing on walls, dry‑erase boards, and other writing areas
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Dispose of debris and maintain equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner
• Report to building administration and/or custodial director any damaged, broken, loose fixtures and/or equipment
• Adjust to various locations and work requirements as needed, perform other duties as assigned by the building administration and custodial director
• Perform minor repairs as appropriate
• Request needed equipment, materials, and supplies
• Perform seasonal duties such as salting and snow removal, litter removal, and other duties as directed by the building administration and custodial director
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and bathroom tissue in all school building restrooms
• Check the boiler room nightly for orderliness, cleanliness, and safety, etc.
• Secure the building nightly
• Clean and maintain custodial…