What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at East Rochester Union Free School District?
The East Rochester School District is recruiting a Day Shift Custodian.
This position is responsible for the cleanliness of our school building, supervising cleaning staff, and performing routine and semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks.
Does related work as required, including but not limited to:
- Supervision of cleaners, including routine workload management, general and specific cleaning duties;
- Sweeps, mops, washes, dusts, and performs other cleaning duties;
- Vacuums and shampoos, carpets and stuffed furniture;
- Empties waste containers and disposes of rubbish;
- Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap, and other supplies;
- Operates floor and carpet cleaning/scrubbing equipment;
- Repairs furniture; Performs minor carpentry, mechanical, and related tasks; makes minor repairs to plumbing and electrical fixtures and related equipment;
- Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked, and unlocked in readiness for all activities;
- Checks operation of heating systems;
- Support grounds operations as needed;
- Ensures buildings are secure and utilize electronic security systems;
- Assists in unloading, moving, handling, and delivery of equipment, furniture, and supplies;
- Maintains building recycling program;
- Paint rooms and equipment;
- Maintains swimming pools;
- Assists with setting up and tearing down athletic contests and special events, as well as general policing of facilities during such events;
- Inspects and monitors facility cleanliness and level of presentation;
- Exercises sound judgment in taking corrective action as necessary;
- Reports facility repair and emergency issues to supervisor;
- Effectively utilizes communication tools, including but not limited to email and computerized maintenance management software.
This position includes a complete medical and dental package, paid leave time, and membership in the NYS retirement system. The employee reports directly to the Director of Facilities.
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of eighth grade plus one (1) year of paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience in building cleaning work.
Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; good knowledge of building surfaces and their proper care; working knowledge of the tools, terminology, and practices involved in building maintenance; ability to operate floor cleaning and lawn mowing equipment; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to comprehend appropriate bathroom sanitation processes; ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets, Product Safety Data Sheets, and Safety Data Sheets; ability to perform at a steady pace; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Civil Service Title: Custodian
Job Number: Cust26