Custodian - Class 18 - Nights

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian - Class 18 - Nights position is a 12-month (260 days) role with benefits and salary in accordance with the SEIU Local 888 collective bargaining agreement. The position requires an immediate start date. The primary goal is to maintain a safe, comfortable, and functional environment in all Municipal buildings in a cost-effective, customer-oriented manner, helping the Department of Public Facilities fulfill its mission and protect the town's capital investment. The role involves daily cleaning of assigned areas, maintaining good relationships with building stakeholders, setting up and breaking down for events, and reporting building deficiencies to a supervisor. Essential functions include maintaining buildings in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure manner during an assigned shift, using and maintaining various equipment, learning custodial procedures, working cooperatively with others, meeting schedules, understanding directions, exercising sound judgment, working well under pressure, communicating effectively, being reliable and organized, and using a computer for supply and service requests. The position also requires a commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse community.

Requirements

High School diploma or sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in this job description.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal record check (CORI), Sexual Offender Registry (SORI), SAFIS finger printing and a pre-placement medical exam with drug screening.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in modern cleaning methods including basic methods for cleaning carpets, floors, restrooms, walls, furniture and fixtures.
Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment and safety practices used in custodial work.
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
Possess basic computer skills, including ability to perform simple word processing and send/receive email and ability to access internet programs, or willingness and ability to be trained on such items.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform basic math, understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Nice To Haves

Willingness and ability to be trained on basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and cleanly environment.
Perform daily cleaning of an assigned area.
Maintain good relationships with all building stakeholders.
Perform various set ups and break downs for numerous School or rental events and activities.
Report building deficiencies to their Supervisor.
Prepare facility for daily operations (e.g., disarming alarms, lights/HVAC, opening gates, raising flags, sweep/shovel/remove snow and sand walks, building access doors).
Perform snow removal operations and run associated equipment.
Perform custodial duties in accordance with Industry standards, including daily, detail and project cleaning (including summer break cleaning for schools).
Participate in zone, team and group cleaning methods.
Clean assigned area, using designated cleaning products, hand tools, and power equipment (i.e. floor machines, burnishers, autoscrubbers, vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, grounds equipment and vertical personnel lifts).
Perform scheduled duties such as sweeping of floors and stairways; washing, waxing and polishing; cleaning and dusting certain furniture; emptying waste and recycling containers and cleaning restrooms.
Maintain supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.).
Mop classrooms (wet mop as needed) and dust furniture.
Vacuum carpeted areas daily.
Clean corridors and stairs after school daily and during work hours when the conditions require.
Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
Check towel, tissue and soap dispensers and refill as necessary.
Wash all windows per cleaning schedule.
Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition, including gymnasiums, and in good state of preservation.
Replace light bulbs and ceiling tiles as needed.
Perform maintenance such as painting, cork and white board installations (4x8), Maps, flags and assist maintenance staff.
Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities.
Remain on school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when authorized use of the building and attendance is required.
Report all repairs or need for building maintenance, as well as vandalism damage of town property.
Secure facilities and grounds daily (e.g. open windows, open/unlocked doors, arm intrusion alarm, turn off lights, take down flags).
Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each day and for determining, upon leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and that the alarm system is in working order.
Keep inventory of supplies and equipment and requisition needed replacements in a timely manner.
Check fire extinguishers for charge level and notify the Facilities Department if there is a problem.
Perform miscellaneous duties such as setting up tables and chairs for special events, providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons.
Sweep walks and steps and remove litter from grounds.
Maintain grounds area around School.
Attend and participate in scheduled department meetings.
Complete daily checklist.
Perform other duties as maybe assigned.