REPORTS TO: Head Custodian WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Other Custodians; Security Guards; Cleaning Company MANAGES: custodians when Head Custodian is not in building ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Serve as lead point of contact in building when Head Custodian is not on site. Provide leadership and management for other custodians when Head Custodian is not on site. + Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning whiteboards and disinfecting drinking fountains. + Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected. + Wash windows and sills (door glass). + Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, replacing ceiling tiles, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables). + Work overtime and on weekends as necessary for school events and to meet facility schedules. + Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked. + Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift. + Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, painting, etc. + Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate. + Make building repairs and promptly report major repairs as needed to the Head Custodian. Repairs to include, but not limited to: drywall patching, replacing ceiling tiles, replacing VCT tiles, replacing carpet, replacing vinyl baseboard, light carpentry work, furniture repair, plumbing repairs, etc. + Maintain appearance of hallways throughout building by washing and buffing floors. This work cannot be done when students are in class. Clean classroom and MPR floors during breaks. + Complete preventive maintenance tasks as assigned. + Help monitor and enforce safety and cleaning protocols as established by the Director of Operations and Head Custodian. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Inter-relate in a professional manner with students, faculty, administration and community patrons. + Carry and answer radio at all times when on school grounds. + Submit information and data as requested. + Regularly monitor school email for pertinent communication. + Manage custodial work tickets as assigned in the computer system. + Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and school administrators. + Complete paperwork as requested. + Complete training courses as assigned. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: + High School diploma or G.E.D. + Ability to perform the essential job functions + Effective interpersonal skills + Effective grooming skills + Ability to strip, wax, and buff floors + Able to paint, spackle, install drywall + Able to make basic plumbing repairs + Able to problem solve + Able to make general facility repairs + Able to work on ladders and scaffolding up to 16 feet high + Able to work outside in hot, cold, and inclement weather + Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally + Ability to push / pull a minimum of 25 pounds frequently Benefits Full time position During the school year the hours are 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM Summer hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Medical insurance Pension Paid vacation and sick time