Custodian

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Full Time Staff Windsor, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition

Loomis Chaffee is seeking an experienced full-time custodian to join our community during the shifts of Tuesday - Saturday 7:00a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

(Additional hours as specified).

Custodian is responsible for safe, professional, reliable, efficient, environmentally-sound, and cost-effective cleanliness of school's campus as directed. Candidate must be comfortable cleaning male and female dorms.

• Support the activities of the housekeeping staff, other personnel or contractors to ensure effective and efficient cleaning and service/special event support.
• Responsibilities supporting campus services and mailroom.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, clean glass, remove graffiti and clean other surfaces to maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, corridors, stairs or archways, vacuum carpets.
• Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Polish stainless steel and silverware.
• Restock cleaning and paper supplies as needed.
• Emptying waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish.
• Cleaning and disinfecting of all assigned areas.
• Works with chemical cleaning agents daily.
• Moving furniture and arranging chairs, tables and other equipment as necessary.
• Monitoring and report all unsatisfactory school building and facility conditions.
• Complete all tasks as assigned by policies, and standards.
• Support the activities of the Physical Plant Department, staff, other personnel, and contractors to ensure effective and efficient cleanliness of campus facilities and mission of the School.
• Availability for emergencies and off-hour work required some weekends.
• Assist with snow clearing and removal.

• Abide by all standards for safety and health guidelines, environmental regulations, quality, and productivity by following established policies and procedures.
• Perform seasonal tasks as needed, including shoveling, clearing snow and ice from walks, stairs, and pathways.
• Perform other work and additional duties as assigned, including assisting other Physical Plant operations to complete assignments and projects in support of the overall mission of the School.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically associated with five (5) years of custodial and housekeeping experience.
• Understanding of various cleaning techniques relating to bathrooms, floors (cement, wood, tile, carpet), housing, and dormitories. An understanding of set‑ups and furniture (assembly/disassembly).
• Understanding of cleaning practices, policies, and standards.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Working knowledge of cleaning techniques and methods, sanitation and hygiene standards compliance, and best work methods/practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, industrial safety standards, and health/sanitation code compliance.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other personnel including subordinates, peers, superiors, vendors, contractors and other contacts.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from files, catalogs, reports, and manuals.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, have initiative, and be a self‑starter.
• Demonstrated good organizational/priority management skills, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including but not limited to walking around campus, climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolds or platforms, lifting/carrying heavy objects and working in confined spaces.
• Demonstrate proper judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, have initiative, and be a self‑starter.
• Must be able to work as a team member and effectively with other assigned personnel including faculty, contractors,…