Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Full-Time Custodial Worker for Amherst County High School in Virginia. The position involves performing cleaning tasks for school interiors, maintaining grounds, and following directions under supervision.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalency, have general knowledge of cleaning methods, and be physically capable of handling the job requirements. Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs semiskilled cleaning of school building interiors and maintains grounds.
• Opens and secures the building.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and maintains cleanliness throughout the facility.

Education

High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate

Job description

Amherst County School District – Amherst County High School, Amherst, Virginia

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Assigned Site Supervisor/Principal

General definition of work: Performs semiskilled cleaning of school building interiors, maintaining grounds, and related tasks as assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the assigned site supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Opens and secures building
• Sweeps, strips, buffs, waxes, or dust mops assigned areas; cleans carpets; sweeps and mops cafeteria floors; moves tables and chairs
• Removes trash from building; picks up trash outside buildings; maintains porch areas
• Scrubs, cleans, and sanitizes restrooms including mirrors, washes basins, urinals, commodes, etc.; fills tissue, towel, and soap dispensers
• Cleans walls and removes graffiti
• Dusts furniture, walls, windowsills, and other woodwork; cleans windows
• Sanitizes and cleans drinking fountains
• Mows grass, weedeats, removes leaves
• Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles
• Hauls books and papers; moves furniture
• Cleans up spills and sanitizes areas following incidents involving bodily injuries
• Assists with overseeing car riding students entering and exiting the facility
• Assists maintenance technicians as required
• Assists with snow removal and ice control
• Performs various other tasks associated with the custodial profession

Physical requirements: Work requires regular exertion of up to 10 pounds, frequent up to 25 pounds, and occasional up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, using hands, pushing or pulling; speaking or hearing; lifting; occasionally sitting, climbing, or balancing; vision; vocal communication; hearing; using measuring devices, operating machines, observing activities; exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather; occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids; may require specialized personal protective equipment; moderately noisy location.

General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to read; thoroughness, cleanliness; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate required.

Contract Period

12 months

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-Time