Custodian - Andrews Middle School

Cherokee County Schools•Murphy, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Custodian performs general custodial and light groundskeeping work to care for and maintain assigned school buildings and facilities. The work includes cleaning floors, restrooms, walls, windows, fixtures, and furniture; removing trash and debris; and maintaining outdoor walkways and grounds. The employee requisitions cleaning supplies and may perform minor maintenance, help secure and open buildings, adjust lights and climate controls, and arrange furniture. The position reports to the Principal.

Requirements

Some experience in custodial work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
General knowledge of standard janitorial methods, materials, and equipment.
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning materials.
Ability to follow instructions and perform medium physical work.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to operate janitorial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, and leaf blowers.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to read simple forms and prepare time sheets and maintenance reports using a prescribed format.
Ability to communicate effectively in standard English and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use basic arithmetic, including addition and subtraction.
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes while using janitorial equipment and handle a variety of janitorial equipment.
Must be able to talk and hear.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, wax, and buff floor surfaces.
Clean restrooms and replenish paper supplies and soap as needed.
Clean windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, and light fixtures.
Dust and clean desks and other furniture.
Empty trash receptacles and place recyclable materials in appropriate receptacles.
Sweep sidewalks and walkways, police grounds, and pick up debris.
Shovel snow or apply de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways as needed.
Replace burned-out light bulbs.
Prepare requisition forms for supplies needed for the coming workweek.
Set traps for rodents and other pests and appropriately discard trapped animals.
Raise and lower flags at the beginning and end of the workday.
Perform minor maintenance on appliances as abilities allow.
May open and secure buildings, turn lights on and off, and adjust heating or air conditioning at the beginning or end of the day.
May arrange furniture for meetings or other events.
Perform related work as required.