Custodian - Afternoons

Portage Township Schools•Portage, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Afternoons Custodian was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at the assigned building; ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations, and assisting in preparing for and maintaining facilities for classroom activities and building-level events.

Requirements

Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, lift objects weighing up to 50lbs and move objects weighing up to 100lbs using appropriate equipment.
Must use appropriate personal protection equipment when performing tasks.
Must adhere to and agree to adhere to all PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as PTS District policies and guidelines but not limited to the civility policy.
Must remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

Responsibilities

Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors as needed to protect floor finish.
Operate floor scrubber and buffer.
Shampoo carpeting when assigned.
Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways.
Clean and vacuum carpeting in rooms.
Empty wastebaskets and dispose of refuse in appropriate waste containers.
Stock machines and/or towel dispensers
Scrub and disinfect shower and locker rooms as assigned.
Change incandescent and fluorescent bulbs.
Clean chalkboards and erasers as assigned.
Clean chairs and desktops in assigned area(s)
Clean and scrub walls, water fountains, sinks, bowls, etc.
Clean glass in windows both on the inside and outside as assigned.
Clean snow, ice, and debris from all sidewalks and entrances to the building when assigned.
Clean restroom areas as assigned.
Clean heating and ventilating equipment as assigned.
Move Furniture and/or equipment as assigned.
Checks all building entrances/exits throughout the day to ensure that they are secured.
Keep custodial storage area(s) clean, neat, and free of clutter and combustible materials.
Close and lock all windows and doors in the assigned area of responsibility.
Be responsible for the security of all school corporation keys issued.
Submit a request for supplies to the appropriate supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by Director or Supervisor