What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Custodian position at Willcox Unified School District?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic school environment as a School Custodian, where you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming facility for students, staff, and visitors. This energetic position involves performing custodial duties with enthusiasm and attention to detail, ensuring that all areas of the school are kept in pristine condition. Your proactive approach will contribute to creating an optimal learning environment and uphold the highest standards of sanitation and safety.
Duties
- Perform thorough cleaning of classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, gyms, and other school facilities using appropriate cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Handle chemical agents safely by following established chemical handling safety procedures to ensure a healthy environment for everyone.
- Operate floor buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, and other custodial equipment to maintain floors in excellent condition through buffing, stripping, waxing, and polishing.
- Conduct heavy lifting and manual handling tasks such as moving furniture, supplies, or equipment while adhering to safe lifting practices.
- Maintain sanitation standards by disinfecting surfaces, waste removal, and ensuring restrooms are hygienic at all times.
- Assist with general facilities maintenance including minor repairs and painting tasks to support the overall upkeep of the school building.
- Follow safety protocols diligently during all custodial activities to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Support the school community by providing excellent customer service through friendly communication and prompt response to custodial requests.
Experience
- Prior janitorial or custodial experience in a commercial or industrial cleaning setting is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning techniques including floor care, sanitation procedures, and the operation of cleaning equipment such as buffers and scrubbers.
- Experience handling chemical agents safely according to safety protocol guidelines.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while maintaining physical stamina for manual handling tasks throughout shifts.
- Familiarity with facilities maintenance tasks such as minor repairs or painting is a plus.
- Strong commitment to safety protocol adherence combined with excellent customer service skills.
- Previous porter or industrial cleaning experience will be considered an asset for this energetic role.
Join us in creating a clean, safe, and inviting environment that supports educational excellence!
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person