What are the responsibilities and job description for the Janitor - 3rd Shift position at Millcreek Township School District?
TITLE: Janitor APPROVED 05/13/24
SHIFT: 3rd Shift, 10:00pm - 6:30am
LOCATION: McDowell High School
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Diploma or GED, required.
2. Knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment.
3. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
4. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
5. Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
6. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Custodial Service Manager or Superintendent Designee
JOB GOAL: Provide students/staff with a safe and clean learning and working environment.
Assist with identifying communicating, repairing, and moving equipment or facility damage.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and floors.
2. Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in all areas of the building.
3. Empty trash receptacles and replace liners.
4. Clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
5. Dust and wipe down surfaces such as desks, vents, lighting fixtures, lockers, tables,
countertops, and computers.
6. Perform minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or fixing minor plumbing issues.
7. Follow safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
8. Respond to requests from staff regarding cleaning and minor maintenance issues. Input work order
if issue identified is not within scope of job responsibilities.
9. Adhere to district policies and procedures regarding cleanliness and hygiene standards.
10. Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Ability to sit, talk, or hear.
2. Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when
necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
3. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
4. Ability to push items of 50 lbs. such as pushing children in a wheelchair or moving/rearranging
furniture.
SENSORY ABILITY
1. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
2. Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
3. Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Indoor and outdoor environments.
TEMPERAMENT
1. Ability to work as a member of a team.
2. Must be courteous.
3. Must be cooperative, congenial, service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
4. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
COGNITIVE ABILITY
1. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
2. Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students,
staff, and other employees of the organization.
4. Ability to read, write, and do computations.
5. Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
6. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and problem-solving.
8. Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
9. Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with
Disability (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding the position and additional
duties may be assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by employee contract.
EVALUATION: Performance evaluated annually by the Superintendent or their
designee.
SHIFT: 3rd Shift, 10:00pm - 6:30am
LOCATION: McDowell High School
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Diploma or GED, required.
2. Knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment.
3. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
4. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
5. Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
6. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Custodial Service Manager or Superintendent Designee
JOB GOAL: Provide students/staff with a safe and clean learning and working environment.
Assist with identifying communicating, repairing, and moving equipment or facility damage.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and floors.
2. Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in all areas of the building.
3. Empty trash receptacles and replace liners.
4. Clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
5. Dust and wipe down surfaces such as desks, vents, lighting fixtures, lockers, tables,
countertops, and computers.
6. Perform minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or fixing minor plumbing issues.
7. Follow safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
8. Respond to requests from staff regarding cleaning and minor maintenance issues. Input work order
if issue identified is not within scope of job responsibilities.
9. Adhere to district policies and procedures regarding cleanliness and hygiene standards.
10. Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Ability to sit, talk, or hear.
2. Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when
necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
3. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
4. Ability to push items of 50 lbs. such as pushing children in a wheelchair or moving/rearranging
furniture.
SENSORY ABILITY
1. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
2. Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
3. Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Indoor and outdoor environments.
TEMPERAMENT
1. Ability to work as a member of a team.
2. Must be courteous.
3. Must be cooperative, congenial, service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
4. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
COGNITIVE ABILITY
1. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
2. Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students,
staff, and other employees of the organization.
4. Ability to read, write, and do computations.
5. Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
6. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and problem-solving.
8. Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
9. Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with
Disability (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding the position and additional
duties may be assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by employee contract.
EVALUATION: Performance evaluated annually by the Superintendent or their
designee.
