Day Custodian

Littleton Elementary School District • Avondale, AZ

22h • Onsite

About The Position

To perform assigned custodial duties and minor repairs as directed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment and chemicals used in cleaning work.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Skill in following and maintaining safety standards.
• Skill in closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers and others.
• Moderate physical demands; work is performed in school facilities and commercial kitchen work environment; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50 pounds of materials and equipment.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• one (1) year of custodian experience is preferred
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skill.
• Valid State of Arizona Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning, restroom sanitation, floor care, and trash disposal in assigned District facilities.
• Responds as directed to perform emergency cleaning work.
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Completes minor repairs on cleaning equipment as needed.
• Assists in major cleaning projects for food service as directed.
• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.
• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, corridors, carpets, removes graffiti, windows, walls, restrooms, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment at a School or District Office.
• Inspects school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Prepares facility for daily operations as may be required (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweep/shovel/remove sand and debris from walks, building access doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems for the purpose of providing temperatures appropriate to the season and ensuring economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Repairs furniture and equipment as maybe required (e.g. light bulbs, switches, unclogging drains, sinks, toilets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, injured and ill students, unauthorized persons, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. lock doors, turn off lights, take down flags, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to the district.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED