year @ North Gaston High Leadership Academy

Gaston County Schools•Dallas, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this class performs manual cleaning and building-maintenance activities according to established practices and cleaning schedules, and operates building heating and air-conditioning equipment. The position includes custodial work, grounds maintenance, supply delivery, and independent unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance tasks. Work 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 employee is responsible for completing assignments on time and maintaining effective working relationships with school administrators, staff, coworkers, students, employees, and the general public. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing spaces and equipment; maintaining floors, restrooms, furniture, windows, walls, and light fixtures; handling waste and recycling; maintaining grounds; delivering and receiving supplies; performing minor equipment repairs and reporting maintenance needs; and operating or maintaining assigned equipment. The employee may also open or secure the building, adjust lights and heating or air conditioning, raise and lower flags, and arrange furniture for events. The role requires very heavy physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; frequent movement such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, standing, and walking; and operation of cleaning and lawn-care equipment. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve extreme temperatures, noise, maintenance and equipment hazards, gases, oils, and fumes. A health exam, criminal records check, and drug test are required if a position is offered.

Requirements

Some experience in custodial work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment, and the physical ability to use that equipment.
Knowledge of routine building-maintenance requirements, including for bathrooms, offices, and classrooms.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after learning the job, and to use judgment and initiative to complete assignments.
Ability to operate lawn equipment such as a weed-eater, riding mower, and hedge trimmer.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, communicate effectively, work with others, and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to identify cleaning needs and address them using appropriate methods and supplies.
Ability to read, write, keep records, perform simple calculations, and prepare timesheets and maintenance reports in the prescribed format.
Ability to perform very heavy work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and 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.
Ability to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, and lawn equipment, including a weed-eater, riding mower, hedge trimmer, and leaf blower; not restricted from climbing ladders.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor conditions involving extreme temperatures, noise, equipment and maintenance hazards, gases, oils, and fumes.
If offered a position, must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

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 to clean and maintain the appearance of buildings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain buildings according to established practices and schedules, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors.
Clean and sanitize spaces and equipment, including restrooms, windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, light fixtures, desks, and other furniture; replenish restroom paper supplies and soap.
Empty trash receptacles and place recyclable materials in designated receptacles.
Maintain grounds, sweep sidewalks and walkways, pick up debris, and shovel snow or apply de-icing compounds as necessary.
Perform independent unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, make minor equipment repairs, and report needed maintenance and equipment repairs.
Load and unload trucks; transport equipment; perform general warehouse duties; verify deliveries against invoices or work orders; place delivered items; and deliver supplies to staff as assigned.
Maintain equipment according to schedule and maintain sufficient fuel, oil, and other fluids for assigned equipment.
Complete assignments at the school or site in a timely manner.
Replace burned-out light bulbs and clean after students in all situations.
Raise and lower flags at the start and end of the workday.
May open and secure buildings, turn lights on or off, and adjust heating or air conditioning at the start or end of the day.
May arrange furniture for meetings or other events.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with administration, staff, coworkers, students, employees, and the general public.
Prepare timesheets and maintenance reports in the prescribed format and keep records.
Perform other duties as assigned.