year @ HH Beam Elementary

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs manual cleaning and building-maintenance activities according to established practices and schedules, and may operate building heating and air-conditioning equipment. The role includes cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds, completing routine maintenance tasks, delivering and handling supplies and equipment, and ensuring assigned work is completed on time. Work is supervised by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or another designee and reviewed through inspections, observations, work reviews, discussions, feedback, and completion of projects and tasks. The position is listed as 5 hours per day and 12 months per year at HH Beam Elementary. It is classified as non-exempt. The preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of basic custodial methods, supplies, and tools, and two years of experience with cleaning methods and equipment used to maintain building cleanliness and appearance. If offered a position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Requirements

Some experience in custodial work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to use cleaning methods, materials, and equipment, including floor strippers, waxers, and power buffers.
General knowledge of routine building-maintenance requirements for bathrooms, offices, and classrooms.
Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in routine cleaning.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after learning the job.
Ability to operate lawn equipment, including a weed-eater, riding mower, and hedge trimmer.
Ability to work with others and communicate effectively with school administrators, staff, supervisors, students, employees, and the public.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, identify cleaning needs, and address them using appropriate methods and supplies.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to read, write, keep records, and perform simple calculations.
Ability to prepare timesheets and maintenance reports in the prescribed format.
Willingness to clean after students in all situations.
Ability to perform very heavy work: exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly to lift objects.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Physical ability to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, and lawn equipment, including weed-eaters, riding mowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.
Not restricted from climbing ladders.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor conditions involving extreme temperatures, noise, maintenance and equipment hazards, gases, oils, and fumes.
Ability to perform sustained, moderately physically demanding work, potentially involving lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain buildings and grounds in accordance with established practices and schedules.
Perform independent unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, including delivering supplies, materials, and equipment; making minor equipment repairs; and reporting needed maintenance and repairs.
Complete assignments at the school or assigned 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 as needed.
Clean windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, light fixtures, desks, and other furniture.
Empty trash receptacles and place recyclable materials in appropriate receptacles.
Sweep sidewalks and walkways, pick up debris from grounds, and shovel snow or apply de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways as necessary.
Replace burned-out light bulbs.
Clean 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 administration, staff, and coworkers.
Prepare timesheets and maintenance reports using the prescribed format.
Perform other duties as assigned.