year @ North Gaston High Leadership Academy

Gaston County Schools•Dallas, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs manual cleaning and building-maintenance activities according to established practices and schedules, and operates building heating and air-conditioning equipment. Work includes cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds, routine maintenance, supply delivery and equipment handling, and timely completion of assignments at the school. The role is supervised by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or another designee and reviewed through inspections, observations, work reviews, discussions, feedback from school personnel, and completion of projects and tasks. The position requires knowledge of custodial methods, materials, equipment, and routine building-maintenance needs; the ability to operate cleaning and lawn equipment; and the ability to work independently, follow instructions, communicate effectively, and maintain working relationships with school personnel and the public. The job involves very heavy physical work, operation of various cleaning and groundskeeping equipment, and exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, and maintenance-related hazards. Candidates offered a position must pass a health examination, criminal records check, and drug test.

Requirements

Some experience in custodial work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to perform very heavy work, exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to lift objects.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, and lawn equipment such as weed-eaters, riding mowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after learning the job and to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with school administrators and staff, supervisors, students, employees, and the general public.
Ability to identify cleaning needs and select appropriate methods and supplies.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative, establish effective working relationships, read and write, keep records, and perform simple calculations.
Ability to prepare timesheets and maintenance reports using the prescribed format.
Ability to work with other people and clean after students in all situations.
Must pass a required health examination, criminal records check, and drug test if offered a position.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Knowledge of basic methods, supplies, and tools used in custodial work is preferred.
Two years of experience in cleaning methods and equipment used in the cleaning and appearance of buildings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain buildings and grounds in accordance with established practices and schedules.
Perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, deliver supplies and equipment, make minor equipment repairs, and report needed maintenance or repairs.
Complete assignments at the school or site in a timely manner.
Load and unload trucks; clean and sanitize spaces and equipment; transport equipment; and perform general warehouse duties as required.
Verify deliveries against written invoices or work orders, place delivered items, and deliver supplies to staff as assigned.
Maintain equipment according to schedule and ensure assigned equipment has sufficient fuel, oil, and other necessary fluids.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, wax, and buff floor surfaces.
Clean restrooms and replenish paper supplies and soap.
Clean windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, and light fixtures; dust and clean desks and other furniture.
Empty trash receptacles and place recyclable materials in designated receptacles.
Sweep sidewalks and walkways, pick up debris on the grounds, and shovel snow or apply de-icing compounds when necessary.
Replace burned-out light bulbs.
Clean up after students in all situations.
Raise and lower flags at the start and end of the workday.
As needed, open and secure buildings, turn lights on or off, and adjust heating or air conditioning.
Arrange furniture for meetings or other events as needed.
Maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, and coworkers.
Prepare timesheets and maintenance reports in the prescribed format.
Perform other duties as assigned.