Custodian III - Yough Glades Elementary School - GCPS

Garrett County Public Schools • Oakland, MD

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform custodial duties, including minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties, to ensure that all assigned areas and the main facility are attractive, sanitary, and safe for students, staff, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and perform basic math
• Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
• Strong stakeholder (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.) service skills
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to learn and implement proper cleaning techniques and regiments
• Ability to learn and implement minor maintenance
• Ability to operate or learn to operate and service cleaning and maintenance-related equipment
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs and ladders, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, and pull
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with cleaning schools, offices, and/or municipal facilities
• Knowledge of the operation and minor repair of heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing equipment

Responsibilities

• Participate in the general cleaning and maintenance of the school building based upon a predetermined cleaning schedule.
• Sweep, mop, wet-wash, and vacuum floors in assigned areas.
• Dust furniture and clean and polish fixtures.
• Keep wastebaskets, chalkboards, and dry erase boards clean.
• Scrub and disinfect toilet.
• Clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains.
• Wash windows (inside and outside).
• Maintain all assigned areas.
• Arrange furnishings and equipment for classroom activities, meetings, and events.
• Perform work at heights of up to twelve (12)-feet using ladders and/or scaffolding for the purpose of cleaning, changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.
• Prepare school facility for daily operations (e.g., opening doors, setting and disarming security systems, raising/lower flags, etc.)
• Help respond to safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms, inclement weather, etc.)
• Identify and report any unusual facility conditions or malfunctioning of heating, cooling, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Attend and actively participate in appropriate job-related professional development.
• Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
• Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by participating in appropriate training/staff development and establishing personal networks.
• Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions.
• Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED