year @ Rankin Elementary

Gaston County Schools•Mount Holly, NC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs manual cleaning and building-maintenance activities according to established practices and schedules, and operates building heating and air-conditioning equipment as needed. The role includes routine custodial work, grounds maintenance, supply and equipment handling, minor repairs, and monitoring equipment fluids. Work is supervised by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or another designee and reviewed through inspections, observations, work reviews, discussions, feedback, and completion of assigned work. This position is at Rankin Elementary and is listed as 8 hours per day, 12 months per year. The employee must be able to perform very heavy physical work and operate cleaning and groundskeeping equipment. The work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve extreme temperatures, noise, equipment-related hazards, gases, oils, and fumes. A health examination, criminal records check, and drug test are required if a position is offered.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Knowledge of basic methods, supplies, and tools used in custodial work is preferred.
Two years of experience with cleaning methods and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining the appearance of buildings is preferred.
General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment, and the physical ability to use that equipment.
General knowledge of routine building-maintenance requirements.
Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in routine cleaning.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after learning the job.
Ability to operate lawn equipment, including a weed-eater, riding mower, and hedge trimmer.
Ability to work with others and communicate effectively with administrators, staff, supervisors, students, employees, and the public.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, identify cleaning needs, and use appropriate methods and supplies.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to read, write, keep records, perform simple calculations, and prepare timesheets and maintenance reports using the prescribed format.
Willingness to clean up after students in all situations.
Ability to perform very heavy work, including lifting objects while exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Physical ability to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, and lawn equipment, including a weed-eater, riding mower, hedge trimmer, and leaf blower.
Must not be restricted from climbing ladders.
Ability to perform sustained, moderately physically demanding work that may include handling moderately heavy objects and materials.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.
Knowledge of basic methods, supplies, and tools used in custodial work.
Two years of experience in cleaning methods and equipment used in cleaning and maintaining the appearance of buildings.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain buildings and grounds according to established practices and cleaning schedules.
Perform independent unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, including delivering supplies and equipment, making minor equipment repairs, and reporting needed maintenance and repairs.
Complete assigned work at the school or site in a timely manner.
Load and unload trucks; clean and sanitize spaces and equipment; transport equipment; perform general warehouse duties; verify deliveries against invoices or work orders; place delivered items; and deliver supplies to staff as assigned.
Maintain equipment according to schedule and ensure assigned equipment has sufficient fuel, oil, and other necessary fluids.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, wax, and buff floors.
Clean restrooms and replenish paper supplies and soap.
Clean windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, light fixtures, desks, and other furniture.
Empty trash receptacles and place recyclable materials in appropriate receptacles.
Sweep sidewalks and walkways, pick up grounds debris, and shovel snow or apply de-icing compounds as necessary.
Replace burned-out light bulbs.
Clean up after students in all situations.
Raise and lower flags at the start and end of the workday.
As needed, open and secure buildings, turn lights on or off, and adjust heating or air conditioning.
Arrange furniture for meetings or other events as needed.
Maintain effective working relationships with administration, staff, and coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.