Custodian

Mecklenburg County School District • South Hill, VA

4d

About The Position

As directed by the Principal, Maintenance Supervisor, or Head Custodian, perform routine manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of facilities to ensure a safe and sanitary environment. Custodian Responsibilities Remove and properly dispose of trash in all buildings and grounds. Scrub, strip, and refinish floors; dust mop, wet mop, sweep, and spray-buff floors. Vacuum, shampoo, and clean rugs and carpets. Scrub and clean restroom fixtures and ensure restrooms are properly supplied. Dust, polish, and clean walls, doors, windows, lockers, furniture, woodwork, and other surfaces, including those that require ladders or other lifting equipment. Replace light bulbs in overhead fixtures, including those requiring a ladder. Move furniture and set up rooms for special events. Notify supervisor of equipment conditions and facility needs. Perform minor building maintenance as required. Check all fire extinguishers monthly. Monitor restrooms for running water or overflows. Model non-discriminatory behavior at all times and adhere to established safe work practices. Follow all MCPS policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Maintenance Supervisor, or Head Custodian. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Requirements

• Ability to perform routine manual labor and use cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical agility to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted, bend, stoop, kneel, walk, climb ladders, and reach overhead.
• Ability to read and comprehend printed materials with or without vision aids.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in custodial work is preferred

Responsibilities

• Remove and properly dispose of trash in all buildings and grounds.
• Scrub, strip, and refinish floors; dust mop, wet mop, sweep, and spray-buff floors.
• Vacuum, shampoo, and clean rugs and carpets.
• Scrub and clean restroom fixtures and ensure restrooms are properly supplied.
• Dust, polish, and clean walls, doors, windows, lockers, furniture, woodwork, and other surfaces, including those that require ladders or other lifting equipment.
• Replace light bulbs in overhead fixtures, including those requiring a ladder.
• Move furniture and set up rooms for special events.
• Notify supervisor of equipment conditions and facility needs.
• Perform minor building maintenance as required.
• Check all fire extinguishers monthly.
• Monitor restrooms for running water or overflows.
• Model non-discriminatory behavior at all times and adhere to established safe work practices.
• Follow all MCPS policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Maintenance Supervisor, or Head Custodian.

What This Job Offers

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