Facilities Custodian - Viera Charter School

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, completion of GED or equivalent courses preferred
• Previous experience as a Custodian preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note: The below is intended to describe the essential content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be constructed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat, clean and safe at all times.
• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Sweeps classrooms daily and dusts furniture.
• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows on both inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if necessary.
• Keeps the grounds free from rubbish.
• Cleans all chalkboards at least once a week.
• Report major repairs needed promptly to the Facilities Coordinator and/or Facilities Manager.
• Maintain the school's exterior grounds, including trash pickup(similar to #8)
•  Assist with painting, minor carpentry, and other small repair projects
•  Assist in classroom setup and furniture repairs
•  Cleaning and sanitizing classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, offices, administration areas, and common areas
•  Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum and clean door windows and stairwells daily
•  Refill supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper in restrooms
•  Monitor and maintain security of the building by locking/unlocking doors at designated times.
• Assist in Emergency Drills and ensure that all safety protocols are followed
•  Check all doors throughout the day to ensure all doors are locked and report any repairs to the Facilities Manager
•  Report any safety hazards or concerns to the Dean of Safety, Security and Facilities
•  Assist with setting up and taking down equipment, chairs, and tables for school events and activities
•  Ensure even spaces are clean and ready for use before and after events
•  Keep inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies, reporting shortages to the Manager of Facilities
•  Conduct routine inspections of building systems such as lighting and plumbing to ensure proper function
•  Work closely with custodial staff, teachers, and administration to ensure the facility meets the needs of the school community
•  Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned by the Manager of Facilities or Supervisor of Facilities
•  Ensure walkways, entrances and grounds are clean, clear and safe for daily use.
•  Performs any other duties assigned by Facilities Manager, Supervisor or Principal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Medium work: ability to lift, push and/or pull objects, which may approximate 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for up to six (6) continuous hours.
• Ability to stand, stoop, reach and bend; mobility of arms to reach, dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects.
• Ability to smell, taste and feel, in order to determine quality of food products.
• Work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals.
• Ability to work with frequent interruption and to supervise a variety of tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee may be required to work around loud noise.
• Ability to work in an inside environment.
• Ability to work in a hot environment.

Clearinghouse Education and Awareness webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/education-awareness.