Custodian - Aberdeen High School

Aberdeen School District • Aberdeen, WA

364d

About The Position

The position involves performing various custodial duties within the school district, primarily during the morning shift from 4:45 am to 1:15 pm. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining different types of flooring, sanitizing lavatory facilities, and ensuring the overall cleanliness of the school environment. The role requires effective communication with supervisors, staff, and students, as well as adherence to safety policies and procedures. The employee will also be responsible for minor repairs and the operation of alarm and HVAC systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Knowledge of or experience in general care and maintenance of various types of floor surfaces.
• General knowledge of custodial cleaning techniques.
• Knowledge of basic custodial tools and equipment and common hand tools.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance of facilities and equipment, including plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems repair and services.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural, developmental, religious and ethnic diversity of schools and community.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate with staff, faculty and students with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrate flexibility, caring, resourcefulness, respect for others and a sense of humor.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• General math skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in institutional custodial field or comparable industry setting preferred.
• Experience with and knowledge of: intrusion alarms, automatic fire alarm/sprinkler systems, HVAC systems and controls (computer controlled type experience) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, spot cleaning, stripping, refinishing, buffing hard surface flooring (VAT, vinyl, wood, terrazzo, etc.)
• Vacuuming, spot/stain removal, extraction cleaning of carpeted floors.
• Cleaning/sanitizing lavatory fixtures/facilities, refilling dispensers, cleaning interior and exterior window surfaces, emptying recycle containers and trash/garbage, dusting interior vertical and horizontal surfaces.
• Removal of extraneous dirt/markings from interior and exterior vertical/horizontal surfaces (walls, doors, etc.).
• Follow instructions for safe work practices and chemical use, storage of chemicals, flammables, tools, equipment and associated materials.
• Make minor repairs and/or report need of building, facility or equipment repair or maintenance through channels, to supervisor.
• Work and communicate effectively with supervisor, staff, students and public.
• Operate and program intrusion and fire alarm systems and HVAC systems. May operate boilers and allied heating equipment.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures and attend/complete required training.
• Proper disposal of hazardous waste and body fluids.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools such as vacuum, broom, mop, squeegee, ladder for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture.
• Lock and unlock buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants. Put out and retrieve flag(s).
• Perform cleaning and related activities within reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris, or to sweep sidewalks or stairs.
• Set-up and take down equipment, such as chalkboards, easels, furnishings, folding chairs, tables, and athletic equipment needed for meetings, classrooms, conferences and events.
• Such other related duties as may be assigned by the principal or maintenance supervisor or his/her designee.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit information can be found here.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED