Custodial Position

Missouri REAP•Hazelwood, MO

38d

About The Position

The large-scale coordination of all cleaning and custodial services at assigned school; and the supervision and delegation of responsibilities to Night Head Custodian, Day/Night Custodial crew. Must be able to perform all custodial duties as needed. The following procedure may vary from school to school and are set forth as a guide so that all schools work from a set of standard operations. Hours of work may need to be adjusted based on the high volume of building needs and/or activities in a high school setting.

Requirements

Must have experience in custodial work. Must have knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
Must have the ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
Must have the ability to follow oral/written instructions and complete required requisitions and other paperwork.
Must have good human relations skills and have the ability to work well with staff, public and supervisors in a fast paced environment.
Must demonstrate leadership skills.
Custodians must be honest, dependable, self-motivated and able to interact well with staff, students and public.
Must be physically able to complete all assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the personnel functions associated with the selection, training, evaluation, counseling and retention of qualified personnel at the building level.
Thorough knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, cleaning materials, supplies and inventory control.
Complex scheduling of special events and weekends building functions.
Maintaining communications with building users, the Area Supervisor and building managers concerning occurrences with the building.
Visual inspections of the building and grounds.
Manual labor including stooping, bending, twisting body and pushing and pulling equipment.
Perform indoor, routine and detailed cleaning and sanitation tasks using electric and manual cleaning equipment, chemicals and slovents.
Perform landscaping tasks using motorized, manual and/or electric cutting/trimming equipment in hot and cold weather conditions.
Read, comprehend and interpret instructions outlining the proper use of cleaning solvents, chemicals and equipment to assure their safe application.
Verbal acumen essential to the communication with others.
Comprehend and comply with verbal and written instructions.
Climb ladders to heights up to 12 feet in the performance of specific cleaning and/or light maintenance tasks.
Walk up and down stairs with heavy loads up to 50 pounds.
Lift objects with weights up to 100 pounds.
Physically capable repetitive arm, back and leg motions persistently over an hour or greater using outdoor and indoor cleaning/grounds equipment.
Work with cleaning chemicals to remove mold as well as bloodborne pathogens while using personal protective equipment.
Vacuum carpet daily using a 20 lb. vacuum for 3 hours.
Collect and lift waste paper and debris of 20 lbs, and put in container daily (lifting above one's head).
Must be able to wear rubber gloves while cleaning restrooms.
Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently during the workday.
Must be able to lift 75 lbs. tables while cleaning cafeteria.
Must be able to climb 8 to 12 ft. ladder to install burned out lights.
Must have visual ability to inspect work for cleanliness.
Must move a 90 lb. floor machine over floor surfaces and up and down stairs.
Must move a heavy water 9 lb. mop over floor surfaces.
Must be able to reach 2 ft. above head to dust and do windows.
Must move furniture from 15 lbs. to 50 lbs. to clean.