Custodian - Second Shift

Pelham School District•Pelham, NH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at Pelham Memorial School. Under general supervision, the successful candidate is responsible for keeping the premises of the school building and grounds in a clean and orderly condition to support the education, extra curricular and co-curricular programs of the school district. The applicant must be reliable and be able to follow instruction. Snow removal is an essential function (requirement) for all custodial positions in the District. Physical and essential functions of this role are outlined below. Perform custodial duties as outlined in the Pelham School District Facility Maintenance Plan including, but not limited to: - Maintaining appearance and cleanliness of floors, carpets and common areas which may include: washing, stripping, waxing, vacuuming, shampooing, mopping, polishing and/or scrubbing. - Maintain clean and sanitary conditions and supplies in restrooms and kitchen areas in each assigned building. - Wash and scrub walls, ceiling, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures and painted surfaces. - Remove spots, fun and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets and fixtures. - Clean, dust and polish woodwork, furniture, glass and other items. - Empty and clean wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers. - Clean whiteboards, chalkboard, trays and erasers. - Perform repairs of a minor or routine nature in and around each assigned building. - Remove snow and treat sidewalks and building entrances and other grounds clearing as required. - Operate power sweepers, polishers, scrubbers, vacuums, snow blowers and other equipment. - Move and adjust chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture and equipment. - Set and reset classrooms and common areas before and after activities. - Move, assemble or disassemble tables, chairs, equipment or other items. - Receive deliveries and distribute to appropriate areas. - May be assigned to be a Floor Specialist: Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Hard Floor Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning, dust mopping, wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and burnishing of vinyl composite tile (VCT) floors. - Carpet Care: Vacuum, spot clean, shampoo and extract carpets in classrooms, offices and hallways/stairwells. - Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain industrial floor equipment including auto-scrubbers, burnishers, vacuums and stripping machines. - Deep Cleaning Projects: Conduct comprehensive floor restoration projects during evenings, weekends and school vacations (summer break and vacations). - Safety and Sanitization: Ensure floors are safe to walk on, properly cleaning spills and removing trip hazards. Apply proper disinfectants. Use of appropriate signage while working. - Setup and Support: Move furniture and equipment in classrooms and halls to prepare for cleaning. - Reporting: Notify supervisors of damaged floors, safety hazards or equipment malfunctions. - Monitor performance of equipment and components and alert the Lead Custodian of problems and suggest improvements. - Maintain security, and monitor/limit access to buildings in accordance with established policies and procedures. - Familiar with and have the ability to execute safe work procedures associated with assigned work. - Perform other tasks and/or duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Custodial experience preferred
Ability to apply information contained within a material safety data sheet as it relates to hazardous materials
Ability to lift up to 50-lbs frequently and over 50-lbs on occasion
Bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling
Sufficient written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Maintaining appearance and cleanliness of floors, carpets and common areas which may include: washing, stripping, waxing, vacuuming, shampooing, mopping, polishing and/or scrubbing.
Maintain clean and sanitary conditions and supplies in restrooms and kitchen areas in each assigned building.
Wash and scrub walls, ceiling, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures and painted surfaces.
Remove spots, fun and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets and fixtures.
Clean, dust and polish woodwork, furniture, glass and other items.
Empty and clean wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
Clean whiteboards, chalkboard, trays and erasers.
Perform repairs of a minor or routine nature in and around each assigned building.
Remove snow and treat sidewalks and building entrances and other grounds clearing as required.
Operate power sweepers, polishers, scrubbers, vacuums, snow blowers and other equipment.
Move and adjust chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture and equipment.
Set and reset classrooms and common areas before and after activities.
Move, assemble or disassemble tables, chairs, equipment or other items.
Receive deliveries and distribute to appropriate areas.
Perform routine cleaning, dust mopping, wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and burnishing of vinyl composite tile (VCT) floors.
Vacuum, spot clean, shampoo and extract carpets in classrooms, offices and hallways/stairwells.
Operate and maintain industrial floor equipment including auto-scrubbers, burnishers, vacuums and stripping machines.
Conduct comprehensive floor restoration projects during evenings, weekends and school vacations (summer break and vacations).
Ensure floors are safe to walk on, properly cleaning spills and removing trip hazards.
Apply proper disinfectants.
Use of appropriate signage while working.
Move furniture and equipment in classrooms and halls to prepare for cleaning.
Notify supervisors of damaged floors, safety hazards or equipment malfunctions.
Monitor performance of equipment and components and alert the Lead Custodian of problems and suggest improvements.
Maintain security, and monitor/limit access to buildings in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Execute safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
Perform other tasks and/or duties as assigned.