Custodian Category B - Melville (second shift)

Portsmouth School Department•Portsmouth, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A custodian is the caretaker of the school facility to which they are assigned; and charged with maintaining and continually improving that facility as a safe, secure, clean, orderly and functional environment of learning. All duties and responsibilities shall be performed in accordance with established standards, procedures and protocols; and within timelines that will not interfere with the school’s operational schedule.

Requirements

General knowledge of maintenance and repairs to buildings and structures; carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting.
One to three years prior work experience in building maintenance & repair and general custodial duties.
General working knowledge of heating systems, mechanical equipment and fire alarm systems.
Knowledge of the practices and techniques of custodial cleaning
A strong work ethic and initiative for continuing improvement
Physical ability to perform an acceptable quantity & quality of work at all times
A work history of dependability and reliability
A positive and cooperative attitude
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
High School diploma or GED
Valid Drivers license.
Must clear criminal, physical and chemical screenings (if applicable)
Ability to apply common sense understanding in fulfillment of oral or written instructions
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Ability to relate and communicate with officials, staff, students and public in a courteous manner
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 15 to 25 pounds very frequently; up to 60 pounds frequently; up to 100 pounds infrequently
Ability to perform the following job characteristics; up to 1/3 of the time is spent sitting and standing; 2/3 of the time is spent walking, climbing or reaching with hands or arms and using hands.
Ability to properly operate and use lift equipment at variable heights.
Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow

Responsibilities

Cleans and maintains assigned classrooms, dining and assembly areas, hallways, stairways and storage areas, restrooms, locker rooms, shower rooms and other internal athletic and recreational areas, sidewalks and exterior walkways serving the premises, offices, meeting rooms and common areas
Uses brooms, mops, and light- and heavy-duty floor cleaning equipment to sweep, mop, strip and wax floors
Uses any required procedures to control and minimize dust accumulation
Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, walls, ceilings and lighting fixtures, cabinets, lockers, furniture and window treatments
Cleans and sanitizes toilet areas, washrooms, showers, locker rooms and drinking water distribution units
Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, interior window surfaces, window treatments, doors and sills
Cleans, services, and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heating & ventilation systems, plumbing systems.
Replaces light bulbs
Performs touch up and finish painting
Performs minor (non -licensed) carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs as assigned by Head Custodian/Facilities Director
Records all work repair items in Maintenance Software Portal.
Oversees (as required) second shift custodial work performed by school staff in conjunction with the Head Custodian/Facilities Director and ensures compliant practices
Monitors the waste management plan including any segregation, recycling, cleaning and/or sanitation components
Maintains driveways, parking areas, entrances and passageways as appropriate to clear snow, ice, standing water, leaves, debris and/or other impediments to safe passage
At the beginning of each working period (shift), ensures that all doors and locking systems are functional
At the end of each working period, ensures that all access and egress points are secured and that electronic alarms or surveillance systems are activated and functional
Follows all applicable health, safety and code compliance rules, regulations and procedures; executes any and all custodial components of communicable disease prevention and control plans
Raises and lowers Federal and State flags at appropriate intervals
Controls all cleaning solutions, compounds and chemicals during use, prohibiting access by students and staff
Securely stores all cleaning solutions, compounds and chemicals when not in use.
Sets up, breaks down and appropriately stores furniture and equipment used to facilitate meetings, functions and assembly
Relocates, retrieves and/or delivers furniture, furnishings, supplies and materials from one area to another
Assists with breakfast and/or lunch programs as required
Maintains practices that help to ensure economical use of all resources, including but not limited to fuel, water, electricity and custodial maintenance equipment and supplies
Maintains current record of inventory levels of materials as directed by Head Custodian/Facilities Director.
Reports accomplishments verbally and/or records work assignments, progress and related details as directed
Processes work requests in accordance with detail standards and within established timelines
Other duties to all of the above as assigned by the Facilities Director/designee or Building Principal