Custodian - Day

Polk County Public Schools • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

This position performs heavy manual cleaning work in and around schools, buildings, and grounds. Duties include cleaning and maintaining classrooms, restrooms, dining areas, and other facilities; handling floor and carpet care; and assisting with facility setups and grounds maintenance. The role requires following instructions for safe and proper use of cleaning chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment.

Requirements

• Completion of eighth grade, with proof if attainable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Some knowledge of methods and equipment used in custodial tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to perform work requiring strength.
• Ability to work continuous hours while standing.
• Ability to learn routine custodial and janitorial duties.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the day and frequently lift, carry, move, or position objects weighing 20 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and handle cleaning solvents and solutions.
• Proper use of assigned personal protective devices and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

• Empty trash containers, pencil sharpeners, and other receptacles.
• Clean chalk trays and chalkboards.
• Dust ledges, furniture, lights, and similar surfaces.
• Replace spent light bulbs and refill restroom dispensers.
• Strip, clean, burnish, and apply finish to hard-surface floors.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and sanitary toilet, shower, and dining room facilities.
• Wash walls, windows, and glass surfaces.
• Follow instructions for proper use and mixture of chemicals and supplies.
• Assist lunchroom and warehouse personnel with stacking heavy crates, boxes, and similar items.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness as assigned.
• Help set up facilities for meetings, classrooms, and events.
• Perform school-plant maintenance and lawn and shrub care using lawnmowers, power edgers, hand lawn and garden tools, and related equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed