Full-Time Custodian

Audubon Schools•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•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 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 operate cleaning machines
Ability to stand for prolonged period of time
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds.

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
Requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending and lifting
Performs other duties as assigned
General building maintenance: clean bathrooms, dust, wash windows, scrub walls, clean furniture, fill dispensers, move furniture, wash chalkboards and clean trays, assist in the cafeteria, remove gum, clean drinking fountains, clean trash cans, check and clean equipment, open and secure building
Floor maintenance: pick up trash from floors, remove gum, vacuum, sweep, dry and wet mop, scrub, wax and buff
Outdoor maintenance: pick up lawn debris, clean sidewalks
Operate cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, scrubber, buffer, wet and dry mops, brooms
Perform other duties as assigned.
This 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.