Junior Custodian (40 hours/12 months), Plant Maintenance
About The Position
The Junior Custodian reports to the Senior Building Custodian and is responsible for performing the following duties: cleaning and sanitary maintenance of the building; care and maintenance of the school grounds; and performing related work as required. Examples of duties include, but are not limited to the following: Sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing; making minor repairs and adjustments Cleaning and care of floors (wood, concrete, vinyl tile), walls (plaster, wood, cinder block), windows, light fixtures, toilets, wash bowls, and building furnishings and equipment Using hand tools and large cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, carpet extractors, burnishers, and floor washing machines, etc. Replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles using ladders, lifts, and scaffolds Care and maintenance of school grounds, including litter pickup and removal, sweeping of walks, removal of snow and ice, raking, mowing, and watering grass where designated, requiring the use of hand and power lawn mowers, rakes, snow blowers, and shovels Inspecting the school building(s) to determine the necessity for maintenance work and submitting work orders Checking deliveries of fuel Displaying the flag of the United States according to custom Eliminating fire hazards and preventing accidents
Requirements
- Mastery of core cleaning tasks like sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing various surfaces.
- Skill in operating and maintaining cleaning tools and machinery, including floor buffers, vacuums, and power washers.
- Ability to safely handle, mix, and use a variety of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
- Meticulousness in cleaning to ensure thoroughness and high-quality results.
- Ability to organize daily tasks, create efficient schedules, and manage unexpected situations.
- Thorough knowledge of occupational health and safety rules, including OSHA standards, to prevent accidents.
- A strong commitment to quality, reliability, and a diligent approach to work.
- The ability to work with minimal supervision, showing self-motivation and responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Cleaning and sanitary maintenance of the building
- Care and maintenance of the school grounds
- Performing related work as required
- Sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing
- Making minor repairs and adjustments
- Cleaning and care of floors (wood, concrete, vinyl tile), walls (plaster, wood, cinder block), windows, light fixtures, toilets, wash bowls, and building furnishings and equipment
- Using hand tools and large cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, carpet extractors, burnishers, and floor washing machines, etc.
- Replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles using ladders, lifts, and scaffolds
- Care and maintenance of school grounds, including litter pickup and removal, sweeping of walks, removal of snow and ice, raking, mowing, and watering grass where designated, requiring the use of hand and power lawn mowers, rakes, snow blowers, and shovels
- Inspecting the school building(s) to determine the necessity for maintenance work and submitting work orders
- Checking deliveries of fuel
- Displaying the flag of the United States according to custom
- Eliminating fire hazards and preventing accidents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
