Junior Building Custodian

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Provide support for the senior building custodian(s) and perform a variety of tasks including cleaning, maintenance and general care of the building and grounds. Primary responsibility is to ensure students and staff has a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, work and develop.

Requirements

Good written and verbal communication skills
Must possess good organizational skills
Knowledge of safe and proper cleaning methods and proper product usage
Knowledge of minor maintenance activities as they relate to HVAC, electricity, plumbing, general carpentry and repair
Initiative - to step forward and take a comprehensive role for areas of responsibility without waiting for direction
Integrity - display personal and professional integrity in the performance of duties
Flexible - able to work under pressure and adapt to last minute staff changes and school needs
Diplomacy - able to calmly assist students, staff, administration, parents, and community users of building at all times
Recognize that the school exists to serve those who use it

Responsibilities

Manage overall work schedules as assigned by senior custodian.
Perform all duties and maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
Responsible for cleaning and light maintenance in interior and limited exterior of building: dust and clean classrooms and offices, wash walls and woodwork, wash glass, sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors (requires frequent pushing/pulling), shampoo and vacuum carpets, and wash and sanitize bathroom fixtures and replenish supplies, empty trash (including lifting a 50 lb. trash barrel overhead), lifting cases of copy paper and other school supplies, pick trash from floor, lift and carry buckets of water and bags of ice melt (up to 50 lbs.).
Effectively communicate with various school system and city department staff, other building custodial personnel and school community members. It is extremely important to have very strong interpersonal skills, an even disposition, and a strong desire to fully satisfy the needs of teachers, students, and parent groups.
Maintain and manage a reasonable inventory of supplies and materials in assigned area.
Routinely inspect, service and troubleshoots all custodial equipment.
Maintains security and safety of building as outlined by Principal.
Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the users of the building, particularly school administration, and maintain high visibility to and availability for students and staff. When necessary shall assume an active role to ensure a safe, well-maintained, and healthy environment is provided for all users of the building. It is important to be approachable and present and maintain a positive attitude.
If there is doubt or questions arise about responsibilities, duties, supervision, or anything that needs clarification, the matter(s) should be brought to the attention of senior building custodian, school administration or Support Services as soon as possible.
Appropriately respond to feedback on all matters pertaining to custodial services and maintenance issues. Is expected to provide regular building status reports to senior building custodian.
Must view himself/herself as part of the school. Must understand and value the goal and mission of the school and to work in full partnership with everyone in the school, recognizing the value of his/her position in helping the school accomplish its mission.
Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential.
Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.