Summary: The Custodian is entrusted with the maintenance and function of the school building and grounds, cleaning, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, washing, buffing and waxing floors dusts and scrubs walls, safety and maintenance of the assigned areas, by providing and arranging equipment and furniture, etc. for meetings, classroom activities and events; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; and ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs any and all custodial cleaning duties as may be assigned
• Cleans offices, classrooms, halls, and other areas
• Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets and rugs
• Empties waste receptacles washes walls, windows, and chalkboards
• Washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms and shower rooms
• Locks or secures doors and windows; opens classrooms for authorized personnel
• May order, pick up, and deliver materials, equipment, and supplies used in the work.
• Sets up and dismantles chairs and tables for various school events
• Replaces light bulbs and other lighting fixtures
• Stocks classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, toilet paper, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use
• May perform in extensive clean-up projects during summer months
• Participate in snow removal by shoveling, salting, or plowing as required
• Perform other related tasks as assume other related responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/equivalent
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Previous experience in school district maintenance/custodial work or a related field preferred
• Ability to regularly lift a minimum of 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds and on occasion be able to lift 50 – 100 pounds
• Ability to grasp and maintain control of equipment, pushing, pulling, twisting at the waist, bending, climbing and balancing.
• Knowledge of the proper use of all custodial cleaning equipments, including the proper use of chemicals solutions
• Ability to work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision

Job Type: Full-time

Physical setting:

• Charter school
• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person