STARTING DATE:
TBD
 
SALARY:
Appropriate step on the Cleaning Salary Schedule commensurate with experience and training
 
REPORTS TO:
Cleaning Coordinator          
 
BENEFITS:
Hospitalization, dental, vision, prescription, and term life insurance; up to three approved personal leave days per year, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and attendance incentives
 
WORK WEEK/YEAR:
185 days - AM shift
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials
Ability to operate a variety of cleaning equipment and machines including stripping machine, power washer, fan, scrubbers, ladders, waxing machines and vacuum cleaners
Available to work a variety of shifts
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Strong work ethic
Ability to work in a team environment
Able to lift objects weighing 50 pounds
Ability to push and pull items weighing up to 200 lbs. on wheels
Excellent physical condition
Self-motivated, self-directed
Able to pass criminal background check
Able to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
              
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Some basic computer skills

Overview: 

Provide a safe clean environment for students, staff and public Assist Housekeeping Supervisor in cleaning, maintaining, and daily operation of school building. NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Sweep, clean, mop, wash, wax, dust, wipe and vacuum all surfaces to maintain cleanliness throughout building and grounds and supervise other employees doing the same
• Secure building each working day as needed
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Maintain a daily work routine as established by Housekeeping Supervisor to adequately service the buildings
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Check and prepare controls for water, lights, heat and cooling facilities as assigned
• Check building to assure maximum security
• Keep work and storage areas neat and orderly
• Tour building periodically and remain alert for dangerous, hazardous conditions, or items in need of maintenance Set up equipment and furniture for special events and use of building for school and community functions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor
• Maintain records as requested by Housekeeping Supervisor
• Clean all water coolers
• Clean teacher's work area
• Clean and sanitize school building restrooms
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Clean hallway glass display cases
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Ensure safety of students
• Conduct periodical inspections of the building
• Request needed equipment, materials and supplies
• Empty and dean waste receptacles, trash pails and pencil sharpeners
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue in all school building restrooms
• Secure building nightly as needed

Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials

• Repair equipment as needed
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Complete paperwork as required by the Housekeeping Supervisor
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Remove cobwebs, clean windows and chalkboards

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Pass on to other employees instructions and requests received from the Housekeeping Supervisor or other administrator
• Perform yearly inventory of work area, supplies and equipment
• Assist work crews on assigned tasks
• Assist in the control of all custodial tools and supplies
• Maintain building security system ensures building is secure and locked
• Maintain accurate inventory of all custodial equipment, materials and supplies
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to use most common cleaning tools and machines
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the superintendent and /or board of education may find appropriate One to two years related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems
• Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals, eg, OSHA/PERRAC training
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
• Organizational and problem solving skills Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively with others

 Equipment Operated Various cleaning tools

• Stripping machine
• Power washer
• Fan
• Scrubbers and buffers
• Floor scrubbers
• Ladders
• Floor waxing machine
• Vacuum cleaners
• Wet and dry vac

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Occasional requirement to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and utilize color vision
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Occasional requirement to push and pull various items up to a maximum of 200 pounds (on wheels)
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., waxing, mopping, sweeping
• Frequent excessive exposure to noise, g., power tools, vacuum sweeper
• Frequent excessive standing, g., to perform repairs
• Frequent requirement to stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, and stretch with hands and arms Occasional climbing of ladders and stairs

Occasional interaction among unruly children

• Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled work days, except calamity days
• Occasional requirement to walk in excess of 2-3 miles per day, e.g., cleaning 
• Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.