M 26/27 - CUSTODIAN II (Discovery)
Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position located at Discovery Elementary School. The work schedule is subject to change based on the needs of Arlington Public Schools (APS). Employees may be reassigned to different schedules or shifts at APS's discretion. The role involves performing a wide range of custodial tasks to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and security of the school building and grounds.
Requirements
- Completion of the sixth grade and some building cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and ability to perform all the job responsibilities.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
- Excellent skills in human relations.
- Willing and able to adjust work schedule as needed, to meet the school’s needs—specifically during the summer.
Nice To Haves
- Some commercial building cleaning experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform and complete all custodial tasks including floor care (sweeping, buffing, stripping, waxing, vacuuming, shampooing), window and wall washing, dusting and polishing furniture, cleaning kitchen fixtures, cleaning blinds, cleaning restrooms and replenishing supplies, washing and polishing bathroom fixtures, picking up litter on grounds, replacing light bulbs, transporting and emptying trash containers, shoveling snow, mowing lawns, and trimming shrubbery.
- Protect self and others from potential hazards such as bloodborne pathogens, excrement, and other body fluids, using safe and effective cleaning and disposal methods.
- Use cleaning materials and equipment economically and efficiently.
- Operate and maintain custodial equipment properly.
- Work cooperatively with the head custodian and custodial staff.
- Initiate independent work and cleaning activities unsupervised.
- Move heavy objects such as cafeteria tables and bookcases.
- Perform outside grounds work.
- Ensure the safety and security of the school building, including securing the building at night when necessary.
Benefits
- Up to 5 years of salary credit for experience in their field.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
