What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Newport News Public Schools?
- Multiple Vacancies**
Responsible for cleaning in all areas of the building to include vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, wiping and emptying trash utilizing appropriate equipment, and supplies.
Essential Duties
- Locks and unlocks doors; activates and deactivates alarm system.
- Sweeps, mops, dusts all classrooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and specialty rooms. Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.
- Uses appropriate equipment and supplies to wipe and sanitize toilets, sinks, mirrors, countertops, windows and water fountains.
- Empties trash.
- Stocks paper products at all points of use.
- Waxes floors and operates buffing machine.
- Vacuums and cares for building carpeting.
- Washes windows and furniture.
- Picks up litter and debris on outside school grounds.
- Makes minor repairs to equipment and furniture as needed.
- Replaces light bulbs, tubes, ceiling tile, switch and outlet plates and pencil sharpeners as needed.
- Complies with laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste.
- Use power lift to perform tasks up to 40 ft.
- Moves furniture, folds and unfolds chairs as required.
- Lower flags.
- Delivers packages and messages.
- Load and unload delivery trucks.
- Mops and buffs cafeteria
- Contacts Plant Services for after-hour emergencies.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Other Duties
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Lead Custodians, Supervisor of Custodial Services / Principal or other appropriate administrator.
- Shovels snow from sidewalks during inclement weather.
- Completion of a standard high school or GED.
- Must have experience working as custodian.
- Must possess experience in proper procedures for carpet care.
- Ability to read and write in English and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries of minor cuts, falls, bruises, burns and scalds.
- Ability to complete written forms and records. Previous related experience preferred.