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Senior Custodian

Newport News Public Schools
Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/22/2025
Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing cleaning and staff support functions in all areas of a building. Participates in cleaning as needed to overcome labor or time related issues.

Essential Duties

  • Plans and oversees all custodial work, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
  • Locks and unlocks doors; activates and deactivates alarm system.
  • Sweeps, mops, dusts all classrooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and specialty rooms. Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.
  • Using appropriate equipment and supplies to wipes and sanitize toilets, sinks, mirrors, countertops, windows and water fountains.
  • Empties trash.
  • Stocks paper products at all points of use.
  • Waxes floors and operates buffing machine. Mops and buff cafeteria.
  • Vacuums and cares for building carpeting.
  • Washes windows and furniture.
  • Move furniture
  • Picks up litter and debris on outside school grounds.
  • Makes minor repairs to equipment and furniture as needed.
  • Replaces light bulbs, tubes, ceiling tile, switch or outlet covers, and pencil sharpeners as needed.
  • Complies with laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste.
  • Monitors and reports the timekeeping records of all custodial employees in the school. 16. Helps in the selection, assignment, scheduling, and training of custodial staff.
  • Orders custodial supplies using the computerized work order system, maintains an inventory and recommends selection of suitable supplies, tools and equipment.
  • Inspects work of other custodial staff.
  • Evaluates the performance of the custodial staff on a regular basis.
  • Strives constantly to promote the safety, health and comfort of the students and employees.
  • Submit monthly light map to Plant Services first Wednesday of the month.
  • Use power lift to perform some tasks up to 40 ft.
  • Checks heating and air conditioning for proper operation.
  • Submits work orders to Plant Services by phone and/or computer.
  • Load and unload delivery trucks.
  • Delivery packages and messages.
  • Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)

Considerable experience as a custodian in a school and supervisory experience. Completion of a standard high school diploma or GED. Trade school course or equivalent combination of experience and training required. Must have thorough knowledge of proper procedures for cleaning and maintaining resilient tile floors, terrazzo floors and carpeted floors. Ability to read and write in English and follow written and oral instructions. Must be able to do basic math associated with mixing chemicals, square footage of surfaces to be cleaned and labor related calculations. Also give oral instructions. Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries of minor cuts, falls, bruises, burns and scalds. Must have an excellent attendance record and demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment. Must be computer literate.

Duty Days 245 Months 12 Hours 8 Hourly Rate Range This position is paid at grade 24 of the hourly pay scale Salary Rate Range Special Consideration

Commensurate with education, experience, training, and internal equity.

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https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Senior_Custodian.pdf

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