CUSTODIAN - South Street Internal Posting Custodial Bargaining Unit Members Only
Updated: May 29
Danbury
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Statement The job of Custodian was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site(s ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events Essential Functions Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, etc.) for the purpose of m... more details
CUSTODIAN - South Street Internal Posting Custodial Bargaining Unit Members Only
JobID: 6188
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted: 5/28/2024
Location: South Street School
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Purpose Statement The job of Custodian was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site(s ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events
Essential Functions
Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
Performs minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (i.e. snow removal)
Performs work at heights of up to 12 feet using ladders and/or scaffolding for the purpose of cleaning, changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.
Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.
Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
Supports District maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, general maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.
Attends in-service training (e.g., instruction on blood-borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment
Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Ability to read and understand labels and instructions, particularly on the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Team building Skills
Decision making skills
Problem solving skills
Effective verbal and listening communications skills
Time management skills
Qualifications:
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands The Custodial is a physically demanding position. The incumbent must spend the entire time at work standing, walking, lifting heavy objects, operating medium weight cleaning equipment such as floor buffers, sweeping and mopping floors and moving desks and furniture. The incumbent isrequired to do a great deal of stretching and bending, often in awkward positions. Operating floor polishers and waxers are particularly hard on back muscles.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions: Monday through Friday Hours: 3:00pm - 11:30pm
Hours of work may be adjusted to meet the needs of the district. Grade 1 Custodian pay based on Union Contract
Application Procedure: Apply Online Please go on-line at www.danbury.k12.ct.us job listings
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