Oakridge - Custodian

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Custodian. This is a 12-month
position located at Oakridge Elementary.

NOTE regarding work schedule/shift assignment: The work schedule is subject to
change, depending upon the needs of APS. Incumbents in this class are hired for
the position, not the work schedule or shift assignment. Once hired, an employee
may be reassigned to another schedule or shift at the discretion of APS.

Requirements

• Completion of the sixth grade and some building cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and ability to perform all the job responsibilities.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Excellent skills in human relations.
• Willing and able to adjust work schedule as needed, to meet the school’s needs—specifically during the summer

Nice To Haves

• Some commercial building cleaning experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and complete all custodial tasks (e.g., sweeps, buffs, strips and waxes floors, vacuums carpeting; shampoos, removes spots and stains; washes windows and walls; dusts and polishes furniture; scrubs and washes kitchen fixtures; cleans blinds; cleans restrooms, replaces toilet paper and soaps; washes and polishes bathroom fixtures; picks up paper and debris in the building and on the grounds; replaces light bulbs; transports and empties large trash containers into outdoor units, and cleans containers; shovels snow, mows lawns, trims shrubbery, etc.)
• Protect self and others from the potential hazard from exposure to blood born pathogens, excrement and other body fluids; use safe effective cleaning and disposal methods.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment economically and efficiently.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment properly.
• Work cooperatively with head custodian and custodial staff.
• Initiate independent work and cleaning activities unsupervised.
• Move heavy objects (cafeteria tables, bookcases); perform outside grounds work.
• Ensure the safety and security of the school building; secure the building at night—when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees