Location: Ipswich Public School District (Winthrop SchoolPosition: Full time CustodianSchedule: Mon Fri 2pm to 10pmBenefitted Union PositionGENERAL SUMMARY: Performs custodial work insuring the overall appearance, cleanliness, safety and security of the School Facility. Under the direction of the Facilities Department leadership & School lead Custodian the custodian is responsible for the efficient completion & cleanliness of assigned work. Makes occasional contact with contractors. Performs task to maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of School facility; assists with set-up and break-down of activities at the school and other various assignments to support the Facilities Department and the School staff.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: -Maintains inventory control, stores custodial / maintenance materials for School.

• Maintains the cleanliness and maintenance of assigned School as directed by the Facilities Directors or their designees. This includes, but is not limited to: checks and cleans restrooms for cleanliness, replenishes restroom products as needed and wipes and washes down stalls and bathroom fixtures; maintains cleanliness of facilities by washing walls, doors and doorways, windows and frames, glass cases, and other areas as directed; vacuums all rugs and shampoos rugs as directed; dusts window sills, bannisters, above cases, lights etc. throughout facilities; checks cleanliness of meeting rooms after events, removes trash and recycling, returns room to proper condition, -Responds to maintenance work requests. Utilizes work order system to document work completed.-Ensures compliance with Town & School recycling, composting and waste policy.-Maintains Safety Data sheets and information.-Assists with the setup and break down for scheduled events.-Moves furniture, equipment and supplies as directed.-Performs minor carpentry, painting and repairs on equipment and buildings as requested.-Performs yearly summertime clean up and new school year building preparations-Responds to emergency calls and after hours call backsOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.-Assist with and performs work related to snow and ice operations, including but not limited to shoveling sidewalks, stairs and walkways-Maintenance of onsite equipment-Maintenance and cleanup of school groundsPREPARATION , KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS & ABILITIES: -High School Diploma and 3-5 years job-related experience in custodial operations, construction or any equivalent combination.-Supervisory Experience.-Working knowledge of basic methods, practice and work standards relating to the custodial care of buildings, fixtures and equipment.-Knowledgeable of the operation and maintenance of standard custodial machines and equipment, including but not limited to: buffers, burnishers, scrubbing and stripping machines, carpet extractors, vacuums, of all kinds, snow blowers etc.-Knowledge of housekeeping procedures, methods of cleaning skills and about to instructor others on these skills.-Working knowledge of fundamental maintenance procedures required.-Ability to operate and manipulate various equipment under all-weather conductions.-Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in assigned areas is essential; minor carpentry skills are used.-Requires mathematical development sufficient to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units a measure.-Must be organized and able to complete tasks with minimal instruction and reminders.-Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.-Ability to use and apply word processing, spreadsheets, email and other computer technology.