Custodian, Entry Level Candidate Pool

Howard County Public School System • Lawrence, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This job consists of routine work to maintain the cleanliness of an assigned facility and grounds. An employee in this class, under the supervision of an administrator or manager, receives general direction and leadership from a day or night custodial supervisor. This employee performs cleaning and maintenance functions on the day or evening shift. Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of the English language so as to understand operating instructions for cleaning equipment and materials and safety and accident prevention.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to operate cleaning and grass-cutting machines.
• Ability to willingly attend and participate in training sessions.
• Ability to learn and practice acceptable cleaning methods.
• Ability to willingly acquire skills in the operation of cleaning and grass-cutting machines used in the assigned facility and to be a self-starter.
• Interact positively with students, administrators, co-workers, parents and community.
• Ability to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feet.
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to pick up and carry 65 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged period of time.
• The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.
• Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.
• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation.
• Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment.
• Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.
• All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
• In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States.
• HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience as a custodian in a school system or building maintenance is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs building inspections to ensure building security.
• Cleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, sealing, buffing, washing rooms, vacuuming, washing surfaces, etc.
• Performs ground maintenance by mowing, watering, sweeping and weeding.
• Moves and stores furniture and equipment.
• Removes snow and ice.
• Requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and lifting.
• Must be available for emergency calls.
• Performs general building maintenance including cleaning rooms, cleaning windows, scrubbing clean furniture, filling dispensers, moving furniture, washing chalkboards and cleaning trays, assisting in the cafeteria, replacing light bulbs and neon tubes, removing gum, cleaning drinking fountains, cleaning trash cans, making minor repairs, checking and cleaning equipment, opening and securing building.
• Conducts routine floor maintenance to include picking up trash from floors, removing gum, vacuuming sweeping, drying and wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing and buffing.
• Performs outdoor maintenance including picking up lawn debris, shoveling snow, cutting lawns, cleaning sidewalks, operating grass-cutting equipment.
• Operates cleaning equipment to include vacuum cleaner, scrubber, buffer, wet and dry mops, brooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
• The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.
• Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
• The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed