Custodian - Night 6 hour

Polk County Public Schools•Lakeland, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to perform heavy manual work in cleaning tasks in and around schools, buildings and grounds.

Completion of eighth grade, providing proof, if attainable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some knowledge of the 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.
Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing between 20 and 50 pounds.
Requires working both indoors and outdoors.
Requires exposure to outdoor elements, including weather changes, foliage, insects.
Requires the handling and use of cleaning solvents and solutions.
Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

Empties trash containers, pencil sharpeners and other receptacles.
Cleans chalk trays and chalkboards.
Dusts ledges, furniture, lights, etc.
Replaces spent light bulbs.
Refills restroom dispensers.
Strips, cleans, burnishes, and applies finish to hard surface floors.
Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains.
Assists in the maintenance of clean, safe and sanitary toilet, shower and dining room facilities.
Washes walls, windows, and glass surfaces.
Follows instructions for proper use and mixture of chemicals and supplies.
Assists lunchroom and warehouse personnel in stacking of heavy crates, boxes, etc.
Maintains cleanliness of dining rooms as assigned.
Assists with the setups of facilities for meetings, classrooms, and events, etc.
Performs maintenance work at school plant by using lawnmower, power edger, hand lawn and garden tools and other tools related to lawn and shrub maintenance.
Performs other duties as assigned.