Custodian - Junior

Holyoke Public Schools•Holyoke, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Custodian helps maintain school buildings and grounds by opening and securing facilities, monitoring safety and cleanliness, carrying out routine custodial work, and reporting maintenance or repair needs. The role includes checking emergency equipment, observing energy conservation measures, and contacting Police and Fire Departments in emergencies. It also involves standard maintenance of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment; cleaning and lubricating tools and equipment; and operating hand tools and cleaning equipment. The custodian assists the senior custodian with supplies, including determining stock levels, requisitioning and issuing items, maintaining inventory, accepting deliveries, and packing and storing supplies. The position also tests and evaluates custodial products and outside services; performs building and grounds tasks; prepares furniture and equipment for school activities; replaces bulbs and fuses; and replenishes restroom supplies. Other related duties may be assigned by the building principal.

Requirements

High school or trade school degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Open and secure buildings; inspect buildings and grounds for safety, security, cleanliness, and fire hazards.
Check fluids in emergency-lighting batteries and other emergency equipment, and contact Police and Fire Departments in emergencies.
Observe energy conservation measures.
Determine and report maintenance or repair needs for machinery, equipment, buildings, and grounds.
Maintain, adjust, and perform standard maintenance on heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment and machinery.
Clean and lubricate tools and equipment; operate hand tools and cleaning equipment, including floor polishers, rug shampooers, and vacuums.
Assist the senior custodian with supply stock levels, requisitioning and issuing supplies, inventory, deliveries, and storage.
Test and evaluate custodial products and outside services.
Collect and dispose of building trash; sweep, mop, wax, or seal floors; maintain and wash carpets; wash walls, furniture, windows, and equipment; and dust or polish pipes, equipment, furniture, and brass.
Shovel snow and apply sand and salt to grounds, catch basins, overpasses, and other areas; inspect and clean the perimeter of school buildings.
Set up furniture and equipment for classrooms, meetings, conferences, and other activities.
Replace light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, and fuses, and regularly replenish restroom supplies.
Perform normal custodial duties outlined for Junior Building Custodians and other related duties assigned by the building principal.