D3 YARDMAN (Short-Term)

*** ONLY CURRENT APS CUSTODIAL EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY ***

Outside candidates or non D schedule employees please apply to the Substitute Custodian (Full Time Position) position that is posted under job type Custodian.

Maintains a clean and safe environment at the assigned location for students, APS staff and the community.

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Cleans all areas as directed by an immediate supervisor according to established procedures.
• Ensures custodial work is performed efficiently and safely and that resulting work improves the safety and cleanliness of all areas.
• Complies with local laws and APS procedures for the storage and disposal of supplies, chemicals, trash and waste; safely handles chemicals according to chemical directions and APS policy.
• Sweeps and mops floors, walkways, steps and porches and de-ices and shovels snow on walkways as needed.
• Notifies immediate supervisor regarding emergencies, graffiti and other vandalism on property.
• Opens and closes gates and buildings, examines and inspects doors, windows, buildings and property.
• Safeguards assigned keys and ensures the security of grounds; provides notification to APS police of departure time of working night shift and other security concerns.
• Moves limited furniture, supplies and equipment as necessary and requests assistance as needed.
• Properly maintains, transports, and stores custodial equipment, supplies and chemicals according to APS policy; notifies supervisors of need for supply and equipment replacement.
• Sets up/takes down tables, chairs, and bleachers and related duties as instructed by immediate supervisor.
• Reports any accidents, hazardous situations or malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel as soon as possible.
• Waters plants, mows lawns, trims shrubs, cuts weeds, rakes and performs other outdoor duties as assigned; operates and handles all equipment, tools and supplies in a safe manner.
• Provides service for emergency work or overtime as needed.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within established schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written form; ability to read written instructions on labels, work orders, memos, schedules, and instructions from school personnel.
• Must have basic math abilities related to the performance of essential functions.
• Ability to measure and accurately use measuring devices.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to identify emergency situations and report to appropriate personnel.