Custodian - Class 18 - Nights

Job Description

Position Title: Custodian - Class 18 - Nights

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Principal/ Director of Public Facilities or designee

Terms of Employment: 12 month (260 days) with benefits and salary in accordance with the SEIU Local 888 collective bargaining agreement

Shift: MON – FRI 2:30PM – 11:00PM

Hourly Range: $24.60 – $28.70

Base Starting Salary: Class 18 Step 1 – $51,188

Differential: 7.5% during the school year

Seasonal Snow Stipend: $600 per SEIU contract

Annual Clothing Allowance: $400 per SEIU contract

Benefits Include:

• Vacation – 2 weeks accrued annually after the first year of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 40 hours
• Personnel – 16 hours
• Health
• Dental
• Life
• FSA
• Vision
• Longevity
• Town Retirement/Pension

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in this job description. Must have a valid driver’s license. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal record check (CORI), Sexual Offender Registry (SORI), SAFIS fingerprinting and a pre-placement medical exam with drug screening.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in modern cleaning methods including basic methods for cleaning carpets, floors, restrooms, walls, furniture and fixtures. Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment and safety practices used in custodial work. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Possess basic computer skills, including ability to perform simple word processing and send/receive email and ability to access internet programs, or willingness and ability to be trained on such items.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic math, understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.

Job Goal:

To maintain a safe, comfortable and functional environment in all municipal buildings in a cost effective, customer oriented manner that helps the Department of Public Facilities fulfill its mission of service to its residents and protects the capital investment made by the Town of Lexington.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Prepares facility for daily operations as may be required (e.g. disarming alarms, lights/HVAC, opening gates, raising flags, sweep/shovel/remove snow and sand walks, building access doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy. Perform snow removal operations and run associated equipment as needed.
• Perform custodial duties in accordance with industry standards, including daily, detail and project cleaning (including summer break cleaning for schools). Participate in zone, team and group cleaning methods as deemed most appropriate by the supervisor.
• Clean assigned area, using designated cleaning products, hand tools, and power equipment as directed by the Department of Public Facilities.
• Perform scheduled duties such as sweeping of floors and stairways, washing, waxing and polishing, cleaning and dusting certain furniture, emptying waste and recycling containers and cleaning restrooms. Maintains supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Mop classrooms (wet mop as needed) and dust furniture. Vacuum carpeted areas daily.
• Clean corridors and stairs after school daily and during work hours when conditions require.
• Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily. Check towel, tissue and soap dispensers and refill as necessary.
• Wash all windows per cleaning schedule.
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition, including gymnasiums, and in good state of preservation.
• Replace light bulbs and ceiling tiles as needed. Perform maintenance such as painting, cork and white board installations, maps, flags and assist maintenance staff as determined by the Director of Public Facilities or designee.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed by…