Shift : Monday thru Friday 7AM-3:30PM
Pay Rate : $12.00/hour
To perform and be responsible for the general cleaning and custodial functions at a large or major school, office or building facility and to perform related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This job class exercises responsibility for the general cleanliness, safety and security of a large school, office or building facility.
Supervision Exercised and Received:
Employees in this class receive supervision from Operations or designee or Site Administrator or lead custodian within a framework of standard policies and procedures.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs and exercises responsibility for the general janitorial and custodial functions at a large/major site location.
- Informs supervisor of potential problems with custodial staff in a timely manner.
- Directs visitors as necessary.
- Cleans classrooms, restrooms, lunchrooms, offices, and related facilities.
- Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, vinyl tile and wood floors.
- Vacuums and shampoos mats and carpets.
- Dusts furniture; empties and cleans trash receptacles.
- Cleans walls, furniture, windows, woodwork, chalkboards, lockers, and other equipment.
- Cleans door and window glass and drinking fountains.
- Washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms.
- Picks up paper and debris; rakes, sweeps, and cleans walkways and entrances.
- Locks and unlocks doors and gates to ensure security of buildings, offices and related areas.
- Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuum, floor stripper, floor cleaning and polishing machines, etc.
- Assists in the set up and arrangement of furniture and facilities for meetings and other special events daily to include arranging chairs, desks, equipment, etc., including using a computerized room reservation booking system.
- Responds to emergency cleanups, such as spills.
- Takes appropriate measures to safeguard school property, including reporting safety, sanitary and/or fire hazards and needed repair work to appropriate authority and supervisor.
- May make deliveries.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of:
- Modern cleaning methods, materials, tools and equipment.
- Quantities of materials needed for custodial work.
- Safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in janitorial and custodial work.
- Safe work practices, including Bloodborne Pathogens protocols.
- Basic computer skills, including email and room reservation software.
Ability to:
- Respond promptly to requests of internal and external clients; provide needed information, assistance, training, materials and resources.
- Plan, organize and prioritize own work to meet deadlines and accomplish assigned tasks within established timelines including maintaining accurate records and files.
- Read and understand English at a level required to safely perform job duties.
- Maintain an orderly work environment and perform tasks in prescribed and safe manner.
- Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during performance of job duties.
- Be flexible and receptive to change.
- Safely use cleaning agents, materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
- Understand and apply principles, techniques and procedures required for effective job performance.
- Maintain calmness and patience in stressful situations.
- Understand and follow both oral and written instructions; communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
- Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.
Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Note -Terms used in this section are defined as follows: Rarely: 1 to 10%; Occasionally: 11 to 33%; Frequently: 34 to 66%; and Continuously: 67 to 100% of the workday.
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing/Walking: Continuously
Waist Bending: Frequently
Neck Bending: Frequently
Squatting: Rarely
Climbing: Rarely
Kneeling: Rarely
Crawling: Rarely
Neck Twisting: Continuously
Waist Twisting: Continuously
Pushing/Pulling: Continuously – up to 75 lbs. at a time
Reaching:
Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Below Shoulder: Continuously
Lifting/Carrying:
0-10 lbs.: Frequently – weights moved up to 100 yards at a time
11-25 lbs.: Occasionally – weights moved 20 to 30 feet at a time
26-50 lbs.: Occasionally - weights moved 20 to 30 feet at a time
51-75 lbs.: Occasionally – often with assistance - weights moved several
feet at a time
Hand Activities:
Repetitive Hand Use: Frequently to Continuously
Simple Grasping: Frequently
Power Grasping: Occasionally to Frequently
Fine Manipulation: Rarely
Hand and Arm Twisting/Turning: Frequently
Computer Operation/Writing: Rarely
Physical Demands:
- Must have sufficient mobility to stoop, reach, climb, kneel, and move about to perform job duties.
- Must be able to communicate with staff, students, and parents quickly, accurately, and effectively in routine conversational situations to be aware of safety, cleanliness, and maintenance issues around the school.
- Must be able to express self clearly and effectively with staff about safety and health issues during a busy and often noisy environment.
- Must be able to detect visual and non-visual warning signs of equipment malfunction and other possibly hazardous conditions in the work environment.
- Must be able to discern spontaneous warnings and other communications from staff and supervisors in emergency situations.
- Must be able to exchange information about tasks and duties effectively and accurately with supervisors and staff.
Work Environment:
The following conditions may be present:
- Exposure to fumes from cleaning solutions, floor strippers, and waxes; dust, dirt, and moisture.
- temperature variations and weather conditions when outdoors; occasional work at heights; and
- biohazards when cleaning restrooms and cleaning up bodily fluids.
- May be required to wear a respirator.
- Walking on uneven ground when outdoors.
Other Requirements:
- A satisfactory Department of Justice records check must be received by SCOE, prior to employment.
- May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certification