Custodian

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoover City Board of Education advertises a Custodian role to provide custodial and grounds-keeping services for clean, comfortable facilities. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, ability to work indoors/outdoors, and flexibility for after-hours, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Responsibilities include routine cleaning, minor maintenance, inventory and supply management, and adherence to procedures for safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in locations involving heights and confined spaces; to work indoors and outdoors year-round in noisy, crowded environments, and inclement weather
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning furniture, floors, walls, windows, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures and in making routine repairs
• Ability to climb and work from scaffolding, ladders, and heights, and to engage in prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and reaching
• Ability to read and follow directions, to work independently, and to plan and prioritize tasks
• Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds
• High level of personal initiative and ability to work without close supervision
• Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, shift work, or holidays if necessary
• Ability to be punctual and regular in attendance
• Ability to work well with people as part of a team
• Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities
• Performs assigned custodial work that ensures an efficient and effective balance between operation and preventive custodial services
• Performs duties in a timely, courteous, and professional manner
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters
• Performs emergency custodial services (clean-up of bodily fluids, chemical spills, glass breakage, etc.) in accordance with established procedures
• Maintains and reports inventory of materials and supplies as needed, and makes recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase, including bathroom tissue, hand towels, cleaners, deodorizers, and other necessary materials and supplies
• Stores, uses, and disposes of chemicals, cleaners, and products in accordance with established procedures and instructions
• Moves, sets up, rearranges, and removes furniture as directed
• Monitors and maintains assigned facilities so that debris is picked up, restrooms are cleaned, floors are swept and mopped, glass is cleaned, garbage receptacles are emptied, fixtures and furnishings are dusted, and facilities are cleaned in accordance with established procedures and instructions
• Assists in regular, routine inspections of buildings and grounds for safety hazards, repairs, or services, and reports needs or solves issues according to established District procedures
• Reports illegal acts such as damaged property, littering, theft, and vandalism
• Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

Skills

Teamwork

Reading directions

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Ability to work independently

After-hours availability

Safety awareness

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Custodian

Reports To: Custodial Supervisor/Principal

Job Goal: To provide excellent custodial and grounds-keeping services so that facilities are clean, comfortable, and efficient educational and work environments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in locations involving heights and confined spaces; to work indoors and outdoors year-round in noisy, crowded environments, and inclement weather
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning furniture, floors, walls, windows, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures and in making routine repairs
• Ability to climb and work from scaffolding, ladders, and heights, and to engage in prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and reaching
• Ability to read and follow directions, to work independently, and to plan and prioritize tasks
• Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds
• High level of personal initiative and ability to work without close supervision
• Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, shift work, or holidays if necessary
• Ability to be punctual and regular in attendance
• Ability to work well with people as part of a team
• Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities
2. Performs assigned custodial work that ensures an efficient and effective balance between operation and preventive custodial services
3. Performs duties in a timely, courteous, and professional manner
4. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters
5. Performs emergency custodial services (clean-up of bodily fluids, chemical spills, glass breakage, etc.) in accordance with established procedures
6. Maintains and reports inventory of materials and supplies as needed, and makes recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase, including bathroom tissue, hand towels, cleaners, deodorizers, and other necessary materials and supplies
7. Stores, uses, and disposes of chemicals, cleaners, and products in accordance with established procedures and instructions
8. Moves, sets up, rearranges, and removes furniture as directed
9. Monitors and maintains assigned facilities so that debris is picked up, restrooms are cleaned, floors are swept and mopped, glass is cleaned, garbage receptacles are emptied, fixtures and furnishings are dusted, and facilities are cleaned in accordance with established procedures and instructions
10. Assists in regular, routine inspections of buildings and grounds for safety hazards, repairs, or services, and reports needs or solves issues according to established District procedures
11. Reports illegal acts such as damaged property, littering, theft, and vandalism
12. Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws
13. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

GENERAL INFORMATION

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.