Custodian

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs daily cleaning, minor facility maintenance, yard duties, and other assigned tasks to provide a clean and healthy learning environment in school district facilities. The role requires dependable attendance, professionalism, support for district goals, and the knowledge and skills needed to perform assigned duties. Work may be performed independently or with a custodial crew. The Custodian may assume modified duties and responsibilities of the Head Custodian or Custodial Crew Leader when that person is absent or the position is vacant. Responsibilities may change according to district needs.

Requirements

One year of increasingly responsible experience in large-scale housekeeping, custodial work, or building and grounds maintenance.
Basic comprehensive skills in working English.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Ability to use the internal HCPS email system and HCPS district website as appropriate.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, fingering, and sensory and visual tasks.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds; items over 55 pounds require a two-person lift.
Ability to work in conditions involving moderate noise, extreme cold or heat, wet or humid conditions, cleaning chemicals, vibration or impact, heavy equipment, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, fumes, or airborne particles; eye protection is required when working with cleaning chemicals.
Observe safety and security procedures, identify potentially unsafe conditions, and determine appropriate action beyond established guidelines when needed.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Custodial Operations Career Advancement training program through Hillsborough County Public Schools is highly encouraged for all new and current employees.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, and burnish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets as applicable; clean, sanitize, and stock restrooms; clean and dust assigned surfaces; remove waste daily; and maintain clean custodial closets.
Perform minor facility maintenance, such as changing light bulbs and toilet seats, unclogging toilets, replacing ceiling tiles, touching up paint, securing windows, delivering supplies, setting up for activities and meetings, and assembling or moving furniture.
Maintain lawns and facilities through activities such as mowing, weeding, weed-eating, edging, trimming, fertilizing, minor plant replacement, mulching, clearing sidewalks and curbs, watering, pressure washing, and removing graffiti as appropriate.
Open or close and secure facilities, including gates, doors, windows, and alarm systems; turn lights on or off; check that grounds and facilities are free of debris and hazards; and respond to emergencies by securing the perimeter.
Perform duties independently or as part of a custodial crew, cooperate with others, provide assistance to coworkers, maintain a positive and professional manner, and work actively to resolve conflicts.
Assume modified duties and responsibilities of the Head Custodian or Custodial Crew Leader in the event of their absence or a vacancy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, arrive on time for work and meetings, schedule time off in advance, and ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Follow instructions and management direction, respond to service requests, take responsibility for actions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Wear the School Board-provided uniform daily and observe safety and security procedures.