M 26/27- CUSTODIAN II (Oakridge)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington Public Schools is hiring a 0.5 FTE, 12-month Custodian I/II for the night shift at Oakridge Elementary. The opening is listed as M-03 and is associated with the M 26/27 pay plan. The position is hired for the role rather than a particular schedule or shift; APS may change or reassign the employee’s schedule or shift based on operational needs. The employee must be willing and able to adjust their schedule as needed to meet school needs, particularly during the summer. The custodian performs a range of indoor cleaning and maintenance tasks, grounds work, and building security duties. Work involves potential exposure to chemical, biological, and physical hazards, as well as dust, fumes, and occasional adverse weather. Frequent use of safety clothing and equipment and compliance with safety procedures are required. The position pays $18.57–$31.60 according to the SY26/27 Pay Plan.

Requirements

Completion of sixth grade and some building-cleaning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job responsibilities.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Excellent human-relations skills.
Willingness and ability to adjust the work schedule as needed to meet school needs, specifically during the summer.
Frequent use of safety clothing and equipment and compliance with safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Some commercial building-cleaning experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial tasks, including sweeping, buffing, stripping and waxing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets; removing spots and stains; washing windows and walls; dusting and polishing furniture; cleaning kitchen fixtures and blinds; and cleaning restrooms and bathroom fixtures.
Replace toilet paper, soap, and light bulbs; pick up paper and debris inside the building and on the grounds; transport and empty large trash containers into outdoor units and clean the containers.
Shovel snow, mow lawns, trim shrubbery, and perform other outside grounds work.
Protect self and others from potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, excrement, and other body fluids, using safe and effective cleaning and disposal methods.
Use cleaning materials and equipment economically and efficiently, and properly operate and maintain custodial equipment.
Work cooperatively with the head custodian and custodial staff.
Initiate and complete work and cleaning activities independently and without supervision.
Move heavy objects, such as cafeteria tables and bookcases.
Ensure the safety and security of the school building and secure it at night when necessary.
Adjust work schedule as needed to meet school needs, particularly during the summer.