Custodian - Night

Polk County Public Schools•Winter Haven, FL

About The Position

This position performs heavy manual cleaning work in and around schools, buildings, and grounds. The custodian maintains clean, safe, and sanitary facilities and may perform related grounds and maintenance work. The role requires following instructions for proper use and mixture of cleaning chemicals and supplies, and using assigned personal protective 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 and to work continuous hours while standing.
Ability to learn routine custodial and janitorial duties.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, move, and/or position objects weighing 20 to 50 pounds.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and handle cleaning solvents and solutions.
Ability to use 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, and lights; and replace spent light bulbs.
Refill restroom dispensers.
Strip, clean, burnish, and apply finish to hard-surface floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and help maintain clean, safe, and sanitary toilet, shower, and dining-room facilities.
Wash walls, windows, and other glass surfaces.
Use custodial, groundskeeping, and maintenance tools, equipment, and materials as needed.
Follow instructions for the 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 grounds maintenance using lawnmowers, power edgers, hand lawn and garden tools, and other related equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.