Second Shift Custodian - Blackhawk High School

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Custodian to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in various facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all occupants. This role requires attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

TITLE: Second Shift Custodian (High School)

REPORTS TO: Immediate Supervisor –Director of Building and Grounds

Building Supervisor – Principal at Respective Building

JOB GOAL: To provide students and other building occupants with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient educational environment.

NORMAL WORKING SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 2nd shift

Physical Requirements:

1. Standing, walking, reaching

2. Grasping, handling, gripping

3. Repetitive movements of both hands

4. Stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, crawling

5. Ability to move and lift 50 pounds, climb a ladder to heights of 25 feet, and be on your

feet for an 8 hour shift.

6. Ability to move throughout the building, classroom to classroom

7. Occasional overtime and 24 hour on call periods may be required.

8. Employee is required to work outside in all kinds of weather

Sensory Abilities:

1. Use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls

2. Able to use hands to manipulate hand tools and instruments

3. Hear clearly to understand and communicate

4. Specific vision abilities to read, write, use the computer, respond to staff needs

5. Ability to match and sort items based on color; to distinguish between different colors

Language Abilities:

1. READ: Ability to read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of tools and

equipment, and methods and procedures associated with assigned work

2. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

3. WRITE: Ability to write actions taken and results achieved for work accomplished

4. SPEAK: Ability to effectively communicate. Maintain a harmonious relationship with

co-workers, students, teachers, staff, administrators, venders, and the general public

Computer Abilities:

1. Daily check of maintenance work orders scheduled through Facility Management System.

2. Check activity schedule daily through Facility Management System

and/or email and respond appropriately.

3. Complete online trainings as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials, equipment, supplies, and safe work practices.

2. Skills to use cleaning agents; supplies and equipment; perform basic math to calculate accurate dilution of cleaning agents.

3. Ability to stand for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, adhere to safe work practices, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments often with short notice.

4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the general public.

5. Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere to accomplish some tasks.

6. Deliver packages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Vacuums (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), sweeps, wet-mops and spot cleans floors.
• Strips, scrubs, recoats, and buffs floors and shampoos carpets
• Empties trash from containers both inside and outside and change trash liners. (lifting waste paper and debris – maximum of 50 lbs.)
• Sanitizes restroom areas, shower areas and disinfects toilets, urinals, sinks, counters and drinking fountains. Ensure restrooms are hygienic.
• Refills all supplies and paper products in restrooms and custodial carts.
• Cleans and polishes mirrors, chrome and partitions in restroom areas.
• Dusts and polishes furniture
• Cleans and/or disinfects tables, desks, blackboards, dry erase boards, pencil sharpeners, computers, countertops, woodwork, blinds, light fixtures, and vents in classrooms and work areas;
• Spot cleans walls as needed; responds to emergency cleanups such as spills and clogged drains.
• Washes windows and sills on both the inside and outside
• Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
• Arranges tables, chairs, and equipment for meetings or events as needed. (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables – maximum of 50 lbs.).
• Maintains general cleanliness of interior and exterior of the facility. This includes picking up litter from sidewalks, walkways and other common areas. Sweep walkways, sidewalks and other common areas. May sweep or blow debris from parking lots and pull weeds as required for spot cleaning.
• Shovels snow and/or applies ice melt to steps and driveways as necessary.
• May perform limited maintenance functions, including spot painting, furniture repair, fence, gate an other related repairs.
• Changes all lamps (fluorescent/bulbs, etc.) as needed. (climb ladders up to a height of 25 feet).
• Assist in major clean-up in summer, such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and recoating floors, as well as any other special duties assigned.
• Services or reports mechanical malfunctions and damage, vandalism or hazards to head custodian.
• Maintains building security by locking windows, gates and doors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, Director of Buildings and Grounds and/or the head custodian.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Normal for a school and office environment.

2. Must be able to lift 25lbs.

CLEARANCES:

• FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• PA State Criminal Records Check
• Child Abuse History Clearance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $19.48 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19