Custodian II Position

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General

Date Posted: 6/27/2021

Location:

Westlake Academy

Date Available:

Immediately

District:
Westlake Academy

Title:

Custodian II Wage/ Status: FLSA Exempt

Department:
Facilities Revised:
June 2021

Reports to:

Facility Manager Salary: $15.00 / hour

Plans, coordinates, and participates in the cleaning, general maintenance, and operation of Westlake Academy facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds.

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year experience performing custodial duties
• Completion of the state-required fingerprinting and criminal background check is required.

• Maintains a cleaning schedule that includes cleaning floors, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keeps school building and grounds (including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas), neat and clean.
• Leads projects with little to no supervision.
• Provides leadership and ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and the community.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; requests additional supplies as needed.
• Establishes priorities and tasks with contracted cleaning service contractors, ensuring required services are performed on a daily basis.
• Orders supplies and equipment, ensuring proper use and storage.
• Sets up, cleans and maintains cafeteria during breakfast, lunch, assemblies and parties.
• Performs general cleaning as lead person during summer holidays and in-service days.
• Assists facilities staff in maintaining outdoor areas, as necessary.
• Operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Maintains custodial and safety records, as required.
• Recommends custodial needs and recommends priorities for the custodial program.
• Performs related duties, as assigned or required.

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

• Knowledge of methods and materials used in minor maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Knowledge of surfaces and coverings and the appropriate cleaning, polishing, and protective agents.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to recognize custodial needs and initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare concise reports.
• Ability to use and care for operations equipment.
• Ability to use software to read and write email, and status work orders.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, including contracted custodial staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the performance of duties.

Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals for email and work orders. Standard custodial/maintenance equipment/tools, including buffers, vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, hand tools, shampooer, hand trucks, dollies. Cleanses and chemicals are used on a daily basis which may be considered hazardous if misused or mishandled.

Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent sitting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:
Frequent repetitive hand and arm motions; frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching. Sits, stands, walks, kneels, crouches, squats, crawls, bends, twists, climbs and lifts on a daily basis. Exposure to dirt, dust, noise, vibration, wetness/humidity and limited lighting on a daily basis. Exposure to extreme temperatures seasonally. Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards and communicable diseases several times per month.

Lifts 40 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally.

Attendance:
Regular and punctual attendance is required.

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