Custodian - 2:30pm-11:00pm

Pulaski County Schools•Somerset, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition. This includes sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, polishing floors, vacuuming carpets, cleaning classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, cafeteria, offices, and gymnasium floors. The role also involves cleaning and disinfecting fixtures, washing windows, assembling and moving furniture, ordering supplies, disposing of trash, and operating various cleaning equipment. Security duties include reporting hazards, suspicious individuals, and maintaining building security by locking/unlocking doors and operating alarm systems. The position may also involve participating in major summer cleaning projects and responding to emergency cleanups.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
Knowledge of basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
Ability to perform routine custodial activities to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Ability to use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
Ability to learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Ability to maintain tools and equipment in cleaning working order and provide proper security.
Ability to perform minor non-technical repairs.
Ability to observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site.
Sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas.
Spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.
Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned.
Sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as signed; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris.
Monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage.
Clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority.
Report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.
Maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or rules to supervisor.
Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboard, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners.
Assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.
Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures.
Wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.
Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.
Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
Shovel, plow and sand walk and steps as directed.
Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills.
Maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.