Custodian

Amherst County School District – Amherst County High School, Amherst, Virginia

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Assigned Site Supervisor/Principal

General definition of work: Performs semiskilled cleaning of school building interiors, maintaining grounds, and related tasks as assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the assigned site supervisor.

• Opens and secures building
• Sweeps, strips, buffs, waxes, or dust mops assigned areas; cleans carpets; sweeps and mops cafeteria floors; moves tables and chairs
• Removes trash from building; picks up trash outside buildings; maintains porch areas
• Scrubs, cleans, and sanitizes restrooms including mirrors, washes basins, urinals, commodes, etc.; fills tissue, towel, and soap dispensers
• Cleans walls and removes graffiti
• Dusts furniture, walls, windowsills, and other woodwork; cleans windows
• Sanitizes and cleans drinking fountains
• Mows grass, weedeats, removes leaves
• Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles
• Hauls books and papers; moves furniture
• Cleans up spills and sanitizes areas following incidents involving bodily injuries
• Assists with overseeing car riding students entering and exiting the facility
• Assists maintenance technicians as required
• Assists with snow removal and ice control
• Performs various other tasks associated with the custodial profession

Physical requirements: Work requires regular exertion of up to 10 pounds, frequent up to 25 pounds, and occasional up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, using hands, pushing or pulling; speaking or hearing; lifting; occasionally sitting, climbing, or balancing; vision; vocal communication; hearing; using measuring devices, operating machines, observing activities; exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather; occasional exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids;

may require specialized personal protective equipment; moderately noisy location.

General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to read; thoroughness, cleanliness; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate required.

12 months

Non-Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-Time