Housekeeper

Lexington County School District One•Pleasant Hill, SC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the head custodian and assistant custodian, the Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of assigned schools and facilities. This role conducts a wide variety of housekeeping duties to support and uphold the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One, ensuring a safe, supportive, positive, and productive working and learning environment. The position involves operating general office and technology equipment, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in professional meetings and training. The Housekeeper is responsible for requesting and maintaining necessary materials, ensuring their safe storage and proper use, and performing housekeeping duties according to schedule or as needed.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Prior experience cleaning and maintaining buildings preferred.
Must have current government issued identification.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
Must be able to access reliable transportation.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations.
Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities.
Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties.
Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience cleaning and maintaining buildings

Responsibilities

Maintains the cleanliness of assigned schools and facilities.
Conducts housekeeping duties such as cleaning rooms, restrooms, replenishing supplies, cleaning water fountains, mopping and waxing halls, sweeping and vacuuming floors and walkways, washing windows and blinds, dusting, cleaning staircases, and cleaning assigned cafeteria areas and teachers' lounges.
Empties garbage and trash containers on a regular basis and keeps containers clean and sanitary.
Performs light yard work and assists with maintenance of the building and grounds as needed, including outside cleaning such as sweeping walkways and picking up trash.
Assists with preparing classrooms for closing and with closing of the buildings as directed.
Utilizes effective energy practices such as cutting off lights in unoccupied spaces.
Posts warnings/signs when persons should be notified of wet floors, wet paint, off-limits areas, etc.
Operates housekeeping equipment and tools such as vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms, hand tools, cleaning tools, and buffers.
Mixes and applies properly all chemicals and agents needed to perform housekeeping duties.
Utilizes protective equipment as required and attends SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and chemical use safety training.
Wears required safety goggles, gloves, non-slip shoes, and other protective equipment as needed.
Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
Completes district-wide asbestos awareness training as required and participates in local facility asbestos awareness activities.
Knows locations of all electrical, gas and water cut-off locations in assigned areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.