26/27 Custodian Open Recruiting

TITLE Custodian

FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with other people.
• Ability to read and write.
• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Possess physical strength sufficient to perform assigned duties.
• Must obtain and maintain a CDL Bus license and drive a bus when called upon to do so.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs recurring tasks under direct supervision in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules.
• Changes in work methods or procedures are specifically indicated by a supervisor and work is reviewed through personal inspection to assure completion of assignments in accordance with instruction and standards of cleanliness.
• Performs the lighter manual tasks in stripping, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, spray buffing in school buildings; dusts and rearranges furniture within the area.
• Washes windows, window sills, woodwork; vacuums carpets, spot cleans carpets and walls; cleans light fixtures, etc.
• Cleans restrooms, fixtures; replenishes tissue, towel, and soap containers; replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; empties waste receptacles into larger containers and removes containers from buildings.
• Constantly keeps the building clean of any scattered paper and other litter that may detract from the appearance and sanitation of the building.
• Reports to supervisor any damages or need for repairs.
• Performs other related work as required, such as cleaning sidewalks and grounds.
• Possesses responsibility for grass cutting, edging of walkways, buildings, fencing, access ways, cares for shrubbery on school campus.
• Attends seminars and workshops as scheduled by the Custodial Supervisors pertaining to increasing job efficiency and skills.
• Attends and successfully completes all training activities as required to improve ability and knowledge in performance of work duties.
• Obtains and maintains CDL bus license.
• Completes the pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
• Drives a bus when called upon to do so while maintaining proficiency in driving skills.
• Maintains bus route schedule.
• Maintains discipline and reports undisciplined students to school administration.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops and transport only authorized students.
• Complies with local and state traffic regulations and observes all mandatory safety regulations.
• Reports delays and accidents.
• Cleans the interior of the bus.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform medium/heavy lifting exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or to 25 pounds of force constantly to move object.
• Must be able to climb ladder and be capable of traveling through needed crawlspace area.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) when requested for purposes of driving a school bus.

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