Assistant Custodian

Framingham Public Schools • Framingham, MA

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About The Position

We are currently seeking a reliable, responsible assistant custodians to help maintain and care for our facilities. The ideal candidate would be a person who is careful and thorough in his/her work, cleaning and tidying the premises with great care and an eye for detail. If you are reliable, focused, committed to building upkeep, and have great physical stamina, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• A valid Driver's License.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, work requests, and labels on chemical supplies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with staff and students.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Good prior work record with respect to performance, congeniality, tardiness, absenteeism, honesty, and dependability.

Nice To Haves

• Prior custodial experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Performs various custodial duties such as sanitizing, cleaning, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, buffing, dusting furniture, equipment moving, etc.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpeting.
• Wash windows, mirrors, glass and other surfaces.
• Cleans and washes chalkboards, trays, and erasers.
• Changes light bulbs as required both inside and outside.
• Dust and cleans furniture, equipment, sills, ledges, heating grills, ventilation units, walls, ceilings, stairs, boilers, etc.
• Sweeps/shovels snow and applies sand and salt.
• Chips ice from exterior walks, steps, terraces, etc.
• Empties wastebaskets, trash receptacles from offices, classrooms, lounges, kitchen, gymnasium, corridors and bathrooms.
• Places rubbish for pick up.
• Sets up rooms as required.
• Inspect interior and exterior of building for vandalism.
• Request corrective action through the senior custodian.
• Reports emergencies to the senior custodian.
• Works overtime during emergencies or as required to service permits.
• Observes all safety rules.
• Regulates the HVAC system to provide appropriate indoor temperature.
• Opens or locks all exit doors.
• Checks panic hardware, door closers.
• Reports any malfunctions.
• Performs grounds and play area responsibilities.
• Cuts grass, trims, fertilizes and weeds.
• Performs minor exterior repairs, litter picks up, etc.
• Performs minor building/equipment repairs.
• Handles minor painting/touch up.
• Oils, lubricates, maintains equipment, changes filters.
• Checks fire safety, emergency lighting, fires/smoke alarm, deluge showers, eyewash stations.
• Recommends reordering of supply items to the senior custodian.
• Performs any paperwork required.
• Works congenitally with all building personnel, visitors, co-workers, superiors, etc.
• Performs other similar/related duties as required or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services