1.0 FTE Night-Shift Custodian

Reading Public Schools•Reading, MA

70d

About The Position

Keeps the district's buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend documents such as memos, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with town and school personnel, vendors, suppliers, contractors, and others.
Ability to express ideas clearly in written and oral communication.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class D Driver's License and satisfactory driving record required.

Responsibilities

Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment etc. in the building.
Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
Opens building and performs building check. Make sure entrances are secure. (day shift)
Maintains building and grounds security in the building each school day.
Puts away milk and bread deliveries, as needed.
Dry-mops and vacuums classrooms and offices in assigned area. Wet-mops same, as needed.
Cleans and disinfects lavatories in assigned area.
Re-stocks all paper towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers. Provides lead custodian with inventory usage and data.
Cleans glass and dust in assigned area. Cleans, disinfects and polishes water fountains, as needed.
Walks outside of building to pick up trash and sweep outside entrances, as needed.
Sets-up cafeteria for lunches (day shift).
Empties trash and sweeps cafeteria between lunches (day shift).
Washes cafeteria and kitchen floors, as scheduled
Empties trash in assigned area.
Closes building and performs building check. Makes sure entrances are secure. (night shift)
Removes snow at entrance ways and walkways. Spreads ice-melt and/or sand as needed to allow safe entrance and egress of students, staff and visitors to the building.
During school and summer vacations, performs heavy cleaning of buildings, as directed by the Director of Facilities.
Safely operates Town and School vehicles to travel between buildings. Observes legal and defensive driving practices while operating a Town or School vehicle.