Custodial/Janitorial Worker

ReNEW Schools; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

LAKE RIDGE NEW TECH SCHOOLS is seeking a dedicated Custodial/Janitorial Worker to maintain a clean, safe learning environment across classrooms, hallways, and common areas. This full-time, 185-day position reports to the Director of Facilities and offers day or afternoon/evening shifts.

Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing surfaces, reporting hazards, and assisting with event cleanup.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum and sanitize classrooms, hallways, offices and common areas.
• Open and close the building as directed.
• Report unsafe conditions to the principal and Facilities Director.
• Move furniture or equipment as required for activities.
• Follow local laws and procedures for waste disposal and cleaning guidelines.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing ability

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Custodial equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Must be at least 18 years old

Job description

LAKE RIDGE NEW TECH SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

CUSTODIAL/JANITORIAL WORKER

Position Type: Full-Time / 185 Days (260 Days for Lead Custodian) / Classified/Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Facilities

Evaluated By: Director of Facilities

Evaluation Frequency: Annually

Schedule: Works weekdays Monday through Friday: Day Shift (6:00am-3:00pm) or Afternoon/Evening Shift (2:30pm-11:00pm)

Purpose of the Position

Ensure a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe facility.Assist in maintaining school buildings and school grounds

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Act in a manner that reflects the standards of the School Board and community.
2. Be knowledgeable; good will ambassador for the school corporation.
3. Look professional and neat.
4. Comply with Board policy and the directives of supervisors.
5. Reporting promptly to the principal and Facilities Director any condition that might be unsafe.
6. Opening and closing the building as directed.
7. Being on duty the regular hours assigned and when called upon for school events outside school hours, unless excused by the school principal.
8. Reporting to the principal any injuries of students or others while on school property; reporting to the principal any damage to the building, equipment, grounds or other property of the school corporation.
9. Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming hallways, stairs, classrooms and office space.
10. Moving furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
11. Complying with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
12. Follow general cleaning guidelines:
13. CLASSROOMS: Sweep rooms, clean, sanitize, and disinfect desktops and backs, wash whiteboard, dust window ledges, dust all shelves, replace burned out lights, fix desk problems or any other job that needs done.
14. BATHROOMS:Mop, clean, sanitize, and disinfect the floors, urinals and stools, sinks, mirrors, wash walls in front of urinals and behind sinks, clean any graffiti off stall walls, replace burned out lights, replace toilet paper, replace hand towels, make sure toilet paper dispensers are in working condition, check and fill soap receptacles and reservoir and other jobs that need done.
15. HALLS: Wash lockers, sweep and mop, clean cobwebs from lockers and ceiling tiles, wash windows or any other job that needs to be done.
16. OFFICES: Vacuum, dust all areas, mop washrooms, clean sinks, wash windows, clean sinks, check for hand towels and toilet paper or any other jobs that need done.
17. OPEN AREA, COMMONS, LIBRARY, CARPETED HALLWAYS: Vacuum daily, dust all appropriate areas, clean pencil, pen, and marker from walls where needed, clean carpet and remove gum regularly.
18. GYM AREA: Keep gym and tile floors clean, sweep out bleachers as needed, wash bleachers when needed, clean and sanitize all locker rooms and bathrooms, dust, vacuum, and wash athletic directors' office, coaches' office, and varsity room daily.
19. GENERAL DUTIES: Scrub halls, assist in cleaning and reorganizing the cafeteria after a school event.The auditorium, light booth, and backstage areas need to be always kept clean.Make sure mop heads are washed regularly.Make sure vacuum cleaners are cleaned out regularly and brushes replaced.Make sure all equipment is kept working efficiently and kept clean.Keep all glass clean.The cafeteria needs to be cleaned each day after each meal period.After the last lunch, wash the walls as needed and always sweep and mop the floor. Assist with cleaning each table and chairs.Make sure garbage cans are cleaned.Clean up bodily fluids as required.
20. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate all custodial cleaning equipment, particularly floor care equipment; ability to work on ladders; ability to relate well to other employees, students, parents and community members.
• The building principal, supervisor or designee shall make daily work assignments for custodial personnel.These assignments shall not be limited to an employee's specific skill.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school corporation.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Terms of Employment

Work Year: 185 Days (260 Days for Lead Custodian)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $14-20 per hour

This employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.