Custodian Public School Custodian

Cedar Grove School District•Cedar Grove, NJ

37d•Onsite

About The Position

School Custodian Full Time (black seal preferred) Skills: Proven experience as a school custodian, janitor or in a similar role Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components Attention to detail and conscientiousness Very good physical condition and strength High school diploma is preferred but not required Additional: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively, and Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. REPORTS TO: Buildings and Grounds Supervisor and Building Principal JOB GOAL: To provide a safe, clean and comfortable school environment. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Opens/closes the building each day. Determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off. 2. Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times. 3. Operates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, electricity and maintains boiler log book. 4. Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy. 5. Displays the U.S. flag during school hours on days when school is in session. 6. Cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, library and faculty room daily; empties waste baskets in these areas. 7. Cleans corridors after each school day, and during the day when their condition requires it. 8. Cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures and floors daily, and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed. 9. Cleans and sanitizes all drinking fountains daily. 10. Cleans cafeteria dining areas after use. 11. Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary. 12. Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant operation. 13. Keeps the grounds free from rubbish and debris. 14. Cleans chalkboards daily or as scheduled. 15. Moves furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by the head custodian, principal or supervisor of building and grounds. 16. Complies with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, waste, and debris. 17. Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair, making minor repairs and reporting major repair needs promptly to the head custodian, principal or supervisor of building and grounds. 18. Cleans all windows on both the inside and outside as scheduled. 19. Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation. 22. Performs related duties as assigned. Physical setting: Public school

Requirements

Proven experience as a school custodian, janitor or in a similar role
Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
Attention to detail and conscientiousness
Very good physical condition and strength
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is preferred but not required
Black Seal License (preferred)
school building custodial: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Opens/closes the building each day. Determines, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
Operates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, electricity and maintains boiler log book.
Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
Displays the U.S. flag during school hours on days when school is in session.
Cleans and dusts classrooms, offices, library and faculty room daily; empties waste baskets in these areas.
Cleans corridors after each school day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
Cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures and floors daily, and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed.
Cleans and sanitizes all drinking fountains daily.
Cleans cafeteria dining areas after use.
Shovels, plows, salts, and/or sweeps sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas as necessary.
Obeys all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant operation.
Keeps the grounds free from rubbish and debris.
Cleans chalkboards daily or as scheduled.
Moves furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by the head custodian, principal or supervisor of building and grounds.
Complies with all laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, waste, and debris.
Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair, making minor repairs and reporting major repair needs promptly to the head custodian, principal or supervisor of building and grounds.
Cleans all windows on both the inside and outside as scheduled.
Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
Performs related duties as assigned.