Floating 2nd Shift Custodian

Marion Independent School District Transportation/Maintenance - Marion, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Title: Floating 2nd Shift Custodian

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to float between multiple buildings. (Transition Center/Parkview/MHS Events)
• Perform all cleaning duties for the buildings; including cleaning restrooms, showers, vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets, extracting carpets, sweeping and cleaning steps, washing windows, inside and out, cleaning woodwork, telephones, doors, knobs, and metal frames, student and teacher desk, lunch tables, dusting, washing and waxing floors, collecting and dumping trash and recycle in garbage and recycle dumpsters daily. Check and fill paper towels and soap dispensers on a daily basis, keep parking lots and grounds free of debris, etc.
• Set up and tear down rooms and gymnasium for programs and school and athletic events as requested or assigned.
• Respond appropriately to emergency building needs to prevent additional damage to buildings (roof leaks, broken water lines, etc.).
• Correct immediate safety concerns within building and/or on grounds immediately within capabilities and/or report them as soon as possible to the Lead Custodian or the Director of Operations.
• Change light bulbs and clean fixtures as needed or assigned.
• Identifies building deficiencies and develops work orders for building or grounds repairs as soon as possible and turns into the Lead Custodian.
• Perform minor routine maintenance on custodial equipment as assigned to assure it remains in efficient working order.
• Assist and/or perform weekly maintenance on playgrounds as assigned by raking wood chips kicked out onto asphalt and/or grass, filling in low areas under or around equipment, performing regular periodic inspections and reporting any unsafe conditions found immediately to the Lead Custodian and/or Director of Operations.
• Perform and/or assist with the refinishing of gym floors.
• Perform or assist with snow removal of all building entrances, exits, steps and other
• Areas assigned. Snow is to be removed at least 15 feet out from all entrances and exits.
• Apply ice melt and sand to maintain slip and fall protection on all sidewalks and steps on assigned building sites.
• Mow, trim weeds and bushes as assigned.
• Secure building after hours or in an emergency lockdown situation.
• Maintain good hygiene and appropriate appearance.
• Assist as requested with the district's efforts on energy management and help identify areas of potential savings, turning off lights, etc.
• Adapt to work a shift schedule other than regularly assigned at the request of the Director of Operations and/or Lead Custodian: summer hours, early out days, holidays, etc.
• Continually demonstrates the ability to respect and act professionally towards fellow co-workers, staff members' students, parents and community members and resolve differences in a calm, non-intimidating, and professional manner.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and the ability to cooperate and be a team player.
• Demonstrates ability to follow rules, duties, and assigned work from the Lead Custodian, Director of Operations, and/or School Administrator.
• Receives and accepts constructive criticism and demonstrates a willingness to improve skills, efficiency, professionalism, and cleanliness of the building environment.
• Adheres to break and lunch schedules and returns to work promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate, and maintain floor scrubbers, burnishes, swing machines, carpet extractors, wet & dry vacuums, touchless restroom cleaning machines and other related equipment.
• Requires ability to prioritize daily task lists and assignments. Reports unfinished tasks to the Lead Custodian.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions related to equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on proven cleaning methods.
• Is knowledgeable with current cleaning chemicals and uses them for their intended purpose at the recommended concentration and ratio.
• Is able to climb ladders and scaffolding as required for the job.
• Has knowledge of and uses appropriate personal protective safety equipment for the specific task assigned.
• Attends safety and department meetings, including Right to Know, Asbestos Awareness, and Blood Borne Pathogens training exercises.
• Has physical ability to shovel snow, operate lawnmowers, snow blowers and weed trimming equipment as required in maintaining entrances,…