Assistant Custodian (2D)

Garfield Heights City Schools • Garfield Heights, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Custodian provides a safe, clean environment for students, staff, and the public. The role assists with cleaning, maintaining, securing, and operating the school building and its grounds. The position is at Garfield Heights High School, is classified and regular/full-time, and is scheduled for 260 contract days at 8 hours per day. It reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The assistant custodian performs routine repairs and upkeep; maintains work areas, equipment, supplies, and task records; supports building security and energy conservation; and assists with inspections, deliveries, seasonal work, and maintenance requests. Duties also include daily and periodic cleaning of classrooms, common areas, restrooms, floors, fixtures, and furnishings; keeping walks and entrances clear of snow and ice; and caring for playground areas. Additional duties may be assigned by the Principal, Custodian, Director/Supervisor of Maintenance, or designee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years of related experience.
• Hold other certification mandates required by government, board, administrative, and contract regulations.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and painting work.
• Demonstrate the ability to use most common hand tools.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing repairs and appropriate safety procedures.
• Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals, such as OSHA/PERRAC training.
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels.
• Working knowledge of the assigned building and its alarm systems.
• Knowledge of correct repair methods for a variety of materials, including floor tile, wood, plastic, and fiberglass.
• Knowledge of air compressors and thermostats.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and clean environment for students, staff, and the public.
• Assist with cleaning, maintaining, securing, and daily operation of the school building and school property.
• Complete routine building repairs and promote safe practices and procedures.
• Develop a written daily routine of scheduled tasks and maintain daily records of work accomplished.
• Clean and maintain furnaces, air conditioners, and other building systems.
• Assist with painting and general repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical areas.
• Assist with mechanical work during remodeling and renovation projects.
• Maintain inventories of maintenance equipment and supplies, fulfill maintenance requests, and assist with receiving, unloading, and storing supplies and equipment.
• Keep tools, supplies, work areas, and storage areas in their proper places and orderly.
• Interact positively with staff, students, and parents, and cooperate with the administrative team in maintaining building conditions.
• Secure the building when designated and assist with energy conservation plans.
• Display the school flag and update the school sign when designated.
• Keep walks and entrances clear of snow and ice, and salt them when needed before school opens.
• Clean floors to prevent slippery conditions.
• Cooperate with local and state fire inspectors and the boiler inspector.
• Complete an annual inventory of janitorial supplies and provide it to the Custodian and/or Principal.
• Perform annual summer work, including window cleaning and grass cutting.
• Assist maintenance staff when directed.
• Assist with daily sweeping of classrooms and designated school areas, and weekly sweeping of closets or as directed.
• Assist with dusting furniture and woodwork as required, allowing dust to settle after sweeping.
• Assist with daily mopping of toilet, locker, and shower rooms, and weekly mopping of offices, stairways, and corridors or as directed.
• Assist with mopping or buffing and rewaxing floors at least twice during the school year as directed; mop and refinish gymnasium floors only when directed.
• Assist with daily washing of toilet bowls and urinals and weekly disinfectant treatment; clean wash basins and drinking fountains daily.
• Assist with inside and outside building inspections and maintenance.
• Assist in caring for and preparing the playground area for recess, emergencies, and drills.
• Clean up when students are ill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Custodian, Director/Supervisor of Maintenance, or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED