Custodian

Custodian

Spencer County

Taylorsville Elementary - Taylorsville, Kentucky

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Job Details

Job ID:5219967

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

260 day contract

2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. when school is in session

The Spencer County Public Schools custodial staff will strive to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment to promote quality learning and working conditions for students, teachers, and staff.

Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.

Clean classrooms, restroom, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.

Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions of rules to supervisor.

Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings

Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed

Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.

Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures

Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards

Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items

Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned

Shovel, plow and sand walks and steps as directed

Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues

Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned

Perform other duties as assigned

Maintain regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO:

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.

Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work

Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures

Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security

Perform minor non-technical repairs

Observe and report need for maintenance and repair

Perform heavy physical labor

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Meet schedules and time lines

Communicate effectively with others

Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights, up to 75 pounds

Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED or other licensed credential for the position. Employees who do not have a diploma or GED can request details on how to obtain an equivalency diploma.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND

CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

Position Type:Full-Time