Custodian Job ID 1090

Bedford Public Schools
Invites applications for the position of:
Custodian

Description:

To maintain a safe, comfortable and functional environment in all Town and School buildings in a cost effective, customer oriented manner that helps the Town fulfill its mission of service to its residents and protects the capital investment made by the Town in public facilities.  

Responsibilities:

Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, neat and clean at all times.  Shovel, plow and/or sand walks and steps as needed

Remove all waste and debris

Mop classrooms (wet mop as needed) and dust furniture.  Vacuum carpeted areas daily.

Clean corridors and stairs after school daily and during the day when the conditions require

Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.  Check towel, tissue and soap dispensers and refill as necessary.

Wash all windows per cleaning schedule

Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition, including gymnasiums, and in good state of preservation

Replace light bulbs as needed

Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste

Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed by the Principal, Director of Facilities or Supervisor.

Remain on school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when authorized use of the building and attendance is required by Director of Facilities, Building Principal or Custodial Supervisor

Report all repairs such as broken windows, as well as vandalism damage to Supervisor and Principal

Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each day and for determining, upon leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and that the alarm system is in working order

Keep inventory of supplies and equipment and requisition needed replacements in a timely manner

Check fire extinguishers for charge level and notify the Facilities Department if there is a problem

Perform miscellaneous duties such as setting up tables and chairs for special events, providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons

 Perform minor maintenance and assist maintenance staff as needed

Must possess the ability to:

Maintain an assigned school building, group of buildings or office space in a clean, orderly and secure manner during an assigned shift

Learn custodial procedures, methods and schedules

Use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner

Work cooperatively with others

Meet schedules and time lines

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Exercise sound judgment

Work well under pressure

Communicate and work well with others

Be reliable and organized

Use computer to request supplies and services

Additional Information:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed both inside and outside and the employee may be subject to loud noise, exposure to extremes in temperature, inclement weather, dust, odors, cleaning chemicals and related fumes, etc.  Employee is subject to one or more hazards such as those associated with working power equipment, climbing ladders and working from scaffolding and aerial lifts.

Work is mutually mental and physical.  While performing the functions of this job, the employee is required to bend at the waist, push, pull, move, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, twist/turn, climb ladders, shovel snow, seek to assure proper and complete cleaning, and use dexterity of hands and fingers to operate power cleaning equipment.

Salary/Benefits:

Per Custodial contract