School Custodian Job Hephzibah area,Georgia USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

*** School-Based 10 month and 12 month Custodian***

Department or

Location:

School-Based

Position Type:

Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title:

Custodian

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

School Principal

Days Worked:

200 Days (10 months) / or 235 Days (12 months)

Job Qualifications

Education: Eighth grade education. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Certification or Licensure: None required

Skills

Knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices of building and grounds work.
Ability to operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment, including auto scrubbers and burnish machines.
Uses personal protective equipment and other safety tools and practices; monitors building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment; possesses a basic knowledge of emergency response procedures.
Must be consistently professional and ethical, and respect confidentiality and integrity.
Good organizational, delegation, and motivational skills.
Works cooperatively with others and can establish effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Must possess knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations.
Must have a solid knowledge of the utilization and care of materials and equipment used in the performance of responsibilities.

Work Experience: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Primary Duty

This position is responsible for performing manual tasks concerning general housekeeping, sanitation, and appearance of the school plant. Under general supervision, performs building cleaning and facilities maintenance work in schools and administrative buildings. The work involves varied building cleaning duties and related facilities and grounds maintenance work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Has a positive attitude toward job and customer service. Dresses appropriately for a school setting.

Cleans and maintains a variety of surfaces such as ceilings, chalkboards, counter and table tops, lockers, etc.

Complies with all regulatory mandates.

Works independently, organizes, and uses time effectively. Can work effectively with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances, shows initiative.

Assists school staff by making deliveries to classrooms, moving furniture and other heavy objects between rooms, and performing other manual or strenuous tasks.

Responsible for the overall condition of the building and grounds.

Safely works with cleaning chemicals and refuse in compliance with all required regulations.

Orders and maintains building supplies and maintains the supply budget.

Operates power mower in cutting lawns and cleans up rubbish from grounds and adjacent areas.

Operates all cleaning equipment, including basic tools for maintenance such as ladders and tools.

Dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, scrubs, buffs, and cleans floors, carpets, hallways, classrooms, lockers, gymnasiums, cafeterias, large group rooms, and office space.

Cleans and washes walls, light fixtures, blinds, windows, restrooms, clinic, water fountains, and vacuums hallways. Replaces light bulbs.

Responsible for appropriately opening and/or closing buildings according to district protocols.

Works within the procedures and systems in the school community.

Carrying out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The…


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