Custodian - Part-time Sweeper

Spartanburg7 • Spartanburg, SC

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, ensures the Cleaning of assigned areas, such as halls, restrooms, classrooms, office area and outside areas of a school. Some heavy lifting involved. Reports to the Principal or other assigned administrator.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent, experience in housekeeping preferred.
• At least 2 years of floor care experience.
• Knowledge of different floor machines.
• Valid SC driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must be able to handle heavy loads daily.
• Requires work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether like or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisor.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of documents.
• Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.
• Requires the ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in oral, written or diagrammatic form; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information and the ability to comprehend and implement basic machinery functions.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals, to determine time.
• Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.
• Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
• Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment and communications machinery.
• Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.
• Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline.
• The worker is subject to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.
• Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
• Must be able to hear and understand communications through a telephone.
• Has thorough knowledge of the methods, policies and procedures of Spartanburg School District Seven pertaining to specific duties of the Sweeper.
• Is knowledgeable in the standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Has knowledge of the organization of the district and of related departments and agencies.
• Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
• Can perform duties effectively and professionally in an environment in which discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns.
• Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Has good organizational, technical and human relations skills.
• Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
• Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
• Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
• Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
• Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
• Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures.
• Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.
• Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
• Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
• Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.
• Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.
• Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations.
• Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.
• Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
• Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.
• Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
• Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit.
• Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts.
• Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints to established and maintain good will.
• Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
• Plans and organizes daily work routine.
• Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
• Avoids duplication of effort.
• Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly.
• Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.
• Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
• Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards.
• Ensures such standards are not violated.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of assigned areas, such as halls, restrooms, classrooms, office area and outside areas of a school.
• May perform special duties as requested.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED