CUSTODIAN II Evening Shift (WASHINGTON-LIBERTY)

CUSTODIAN II Evening Shift (WASHINGTON-LIBERTY) Arlington, VA, United States (On-site) Job Description Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Custodian I/II 2nd shift. This is a position for the night shift. This is a 12-month position located at Washington-Liberty School. NOTE regarding work schedule/shift assignment: The work schedule is subject to change, depending upon the needs of APS. Incumbents in this class are hired for the position, not the work schedule or shift assignment. Once hired, an employee may be reassigned to another schedule or shift at the discretion of APS. Qualifications: Completion of the sixth grade and some building cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and ability to perform all the job responsibilities. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions. Excellent skills in human relations. Willing and able to adjust work schedule as needed, to meet the school’s needs—specifically during the summer Experience: Some commercial building cleaning experience is preferred. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS (The following may not include all duties performed; not all incumbents perform all essential functions delineated): Perform and complete all custodial tasks (e.g., sweeps, buffs, strips and waxes floors, vacuums carpeting; shampoos, removes spots and stains; washes windows and walls; dusts and polishes furniture; scrubs and washes kitchen fixtures; cleans blinds; cleans restrooms, replaces toilet paper and soaps; washes and polishes bathroom fixtures; picks up paper and debris in the building and on the grounds; replaces light bulbs; transports and empties large trash containers into outdoor units, and cleans containers; shovels snow, mows lawns, trims shrubbery, etc.) Protect self and others from the potential hazard from exposure to blood born pathogens, excrement and other body fluids; use safe effective cleaning and disposal methods. Use cleaning materials and equipment economically and efficiently. Operate and maintain custodial equipment properly. Work cooperatively with head custodian and custodial staff. Initiate independent work and cleaning activities unsupervised. Move heavy objects (cafeteria tables, bookcases); perform outside grounds work. Ensure the safety and security of the school building; secure the building at night—when necessary. The above may not include all the duties required to perform. NOTE HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS: Employee is exposed to potential chemical hazards and toxic substances when using cleaning liquids, solvents and solutions, to potential biological hazards when cleaning restrooms, and to potential physical hazards when operating custodian equipment. Work also exposes employee to dust, fumes and occasionally to adverse weather conditions. Work requires the frequent use of safety clothing and equipment and compliance with safety procedures. Salary: Salary range based on FY26-27 Pay Plan. Newly hired employees can receive up to 5 years of salary credit for experience in their field. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.