Custodian - Second Shift

Pottsgrove School District•Pottstown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pottsgrove School District is currently seeking applicants for a Second Shift Custodian. This role requires the ability to work in a school setting and determine the processes and procedures for cleaning and disinfecting all areas of a school or other buildings within the school district. The position also requires the skill set or ability to learn how to operate various cleaning tools and equipment. The Custodian performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds, maintains equipment in functional condition, and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary. This role also performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Requirements

Ability to work in a school setting.
Ability to determine the process and procedures to clean and disinfect all areas of a school or other buildings within the school district.
Skill set or ability to learn how to operate various cleaning tools and equipment.
Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds to shoulder height.
Must perform tasks that require frequent bending, standing, and walking.
Physical stamina and the ability to handle repetitive motions are essential.
High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
PA Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
Current Act 34, 114, 151 clearances are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.

Responsibilities

Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
Replaces light bulbs.
Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.