Lead District Custodian/Maintenance

Under the supervision of the Principal in coordination with the Facilities Manager, responsible for school building housekeeping operations and the performance of duties in accordance with established standards and instruction and perform other related duties, as assigned by the Principal or Facilities Manager.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sweep, mop and scrub floors, stairs (inside and outside buildings) and other surfaces.
• Use light and heavy (industrial type) floor machines and attachments
• Scrub, strip, wax and polish floors using heavy (industrial type) powered scrubber and buffers.
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas. Shampoo rugs periodically using heavy vacuum cleaner and rug shampooing machine.
• Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, door trim and chalkboards.
• Adjust, clean, and oil cleaners and scrubbers and change brushes, pads, rollers, buffers, and other attachments. Remove, wash and replace blinds/shades, curtains, and wash ceiling fixtures, using ladders and scaffolds.
• Wash window sills and glass in corridor doors.
• Wash glass and trim in entrance doors.
• Wash and/or clean interior wall spaces by hand or with powered wall washing machine, working on ladders and scaffolding, as required.
• Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms and rest rooms.
• Collect and place in containers or plastic bags trash and debris; place trash in collection area for removal by sanitation trucks.
• Replace liners in wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Move heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, as directed.
• Report items that need repair (doors, door checks, furniture lights, faucets, etc.)
• Sweep or shovel snow from steps and walks at building entrances and connecting walks; sand when needed; remove sand, as appropriate.
• Secure building at end of day or activity.
• Knowledge of safe job practices (i.e. proper lifting techniques, disposal of hazardous chemicals, handling of blood-borne pathogens, and knowledge of asbestos regulations and safety procedures).
• Daily visual inspection of grounds, picking up litter as observed, and observe and report conditions needing attention.

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

Ongoing maintenance responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Replacement of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs as needed.
• Repair or replace plumbing or electrical fixtures which do not require a professional license.
• Other maintenance duties that are generally associated with the maintenance position as requested by the Principal.
• Grounds: Daily walk around, pick up litter, observe conditions needing attention.
• Minor repairs to shades, furniture, and any others needed. Monitoring and visual inspections of boilers.
• Minor duties as requested by the principal - receive and store supplies, set-up chairs, projectors, etc.

Hours are 2pm-10pm