Custodian - Scottsville Elementary School

Albemarle County Public Schools•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine work in cleaning and sanitizing an assigned area of a school building by following prescribed cleaning frequencies. Under limited supervision, this position is also responsible for floor maintenance, furniture relocation, and maintaining the immediate perimeter of the school building. Shift work may be required. This position is designated as Essential Personnel, which requires that the employees report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations. May be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergency situations, including weather and other building issues. Performs other related duties as assigned by management for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school
One-year work experience in a customer service, custodial or janitorial setting
Satisfactory health condition in order to meet physical requirements of the job
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, depending on assignment
General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment to include the operation of heavy commercial cleaning equipment such as high-powered buffers and vacuums
Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to equipment operation, hazardous materials, and other work-related precautions
Must be able to follow directions, work independently, and be able to work in a team setting
Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and the public
Effectively responds to routine inquiries and disputes
Utilize basic math skills to complete computation of dilution ratios
Plans and organizes daily work routine
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology to meet strict deadlines
Ability to use specialized cleaning equipment and materials efficiently and economically
Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions
Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally or in writing
Must possess ability to check ACPS email daily
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds continuously, 10-25 pounds frequently, and up to 75 pounds occasionally

Nice To Haves

Float custodians will be assigned schools to report in on a daily basis

Responsibilities

Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts all classrooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and specialty rooms
Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times
Uses appropriate equipment and supplies to wipe and sanitize toilets, sinks, mirrors, countertops, windows and water fountains
Empties trash and restocks paper products at all points of use
Refinishes or restores resilient floor tile as required by mechanical stripping, sealing, finishing, buffing/burnishing, scrubbing and/or recoating
Vacuums and cares for building carpeting
Washes windows and furniture
Maintains building perimeter by sweeping walkways, removing weeds, trimming shrubbery, and shoveling snow
Picks up litter and debris on outside school grounds
Replaces light bulbs, tubes, ceiling tile, switch and outlet plates and pencil sharpeners as needed
Moves furniture, folds and unfolds chairs safely as needed
Stores and cares for all of the cleaning equipment and cleaning materials
Responds to a variety of requests from school administrators and staff to include minor maintenance, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries, setting up and taking down for functions and student activities
Demonstrates and models professionalism at all times
Drives a county vehicle as required, following standard operating procedures associated with this task
Follows Blood-Borne Pathogen procedures, responds to accidents or potential safety hazards which may require contact with chemical spills, blood, or other bodily fluids
Uses various pieces of power equipment to include riding scrubbers, rotary machines, pressure washers, drills, carpet extractors, vacuums, and specialty equipment
Provides custodial services at any of our schools, as needed; float custodians will be assigned schools to report in on a daily basis