Custodian, Entry Level Pool

Position: Custodian, Entry Level Candidate Pool
## Custodian, Entry Level Candidate Pool Apply locations:
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Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R0000121
** ABOUT US
** The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024
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** ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
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Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you.
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**** DESCRIPTION This job consists of routine work to maintain the cleanliness of an assigned facility and grounds. An employee in this class, under the supervision of an administrator or manager, receives general direction and leadership from a day or night custodial supervisor. This employee performs cleaning and maintenance functions on the day or evening shift. Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.* (1) year experience as a custodian in a school system or building maintenance is desired by not required.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
* Performs building inspections to ensure building security.
* Cleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, buffing, washing rooms, vacuuming, washing surfaces, etc.
* Performs ground maintenance by mowing, watering, sweeping and weeding.
* Moves and stores furniture and equipment.
* Removes snow and ice.
* Requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and lifting.
* Must be available for emergency calls.
* Performs general building maintenance including cleaning rooms, cleaning windows, scrubbing clean furniture, filling dispensers, moving furniture, washing chalkboards and cleaning trays, assisting in the cafeteria, replacing light bulbs and neon tubes, removing gum, cleaning drinking fountains, cleaning trash cans, making minor repairs, checking and cleaning equipment, opening and securing building.
* Conducts routine floor maintenance to include picking up trash from floors, removing gum, vacuuming sweeping, drying and wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing and buffing.
* Performs outdoor maintenance including picking up lawn debris, shoveling snow, cutting lawns, cleaning sidewalks, operating grass-cutting equipment.
* Operates cleaning equipment to include vacuum cleaner, scrubber, buffer, wet and dry mops, brooms.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** Employee Safety
*** The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
* The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.
* Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment.
* Knowledge of the English language so as to understand operating instructions for cleaning equipment and materials and safety and accident prevention.
* Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
* Ability to operate cleaning and grass-cutting machines.
* Ability to willingly attend and participate in training sessions.
* Ability to learn and practice acceptable cleaning methods.
* Ability to willingly acquire skills in the operation of cleaning and grass-cutting machines used in the assigned facility and to be a…