BASIC FUNCTION: Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, officers, workshops, and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as needed.
- Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned. Sweep, mop, and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables; chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
- Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers, and urinals; clean mirrors, tile, and windows.
- Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or rules to supervisor.
- Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays, and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move, and arrange furniture, supplies, and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
- Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork, and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
- Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.
- Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Pick up and rake paper, trash, and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.
- Pack, unpack, load, receive, and store books, supplies, materials, and other items.
- Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers, and power blower as assigned.
- Shovel, plow, and sand steps as directed.
- Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance repairs needed and safety issues.
- Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Proper lifting techniques.
ABILITY TO:
- Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition.
- Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to pre-determined standards.
- Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures, and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
- Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
- Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security.
- Perform minor non-technical repairs.
- Perform heavy physical labor.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Communicate effectively with others.
- Inspect and assure the security of facilities during the assigned shift.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Walk, bend, lift, push, and stand for extended periods of time.
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Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Mercer County School District reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice. This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.
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