Custodian - 4hr

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Aarons Place (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Florida is seeking a Custodian for performing daily cleaning and minor maintenance tasks to ensure a healthy learning environment. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to follow safety protocols while managing custodial duties. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in cleaning or maintenance work. This position involves physical activities and working with cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in large scale housekeeping or custodial work.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and present information effectively.
• Possess basic skills of the working English language.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of facilities.
• Assist in lawn and facility maintenance tasks.
• Respond to emergencies by securing the perimeter.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

One year of housekeeping experience

Job description

The Custodian, 4 Hour, will perform daily cleaning, minor maintenance, yard duties, and assigned tasks in order to provide a clean and healthy learning environment in all school district facilities.

Overview

Summary: The Custodian, 4 Hour, will perform daily cleaning, minor maintenance, yard duties, and assigned tasks in order to provide a clean and healthy learning environment in all school district facilities.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and burnishes floors, as well as vacuums and shampoos carpets as applicable; cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms; cleans and dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces as assigned; removes and disposes of waste daily; maintains clean custodial closets.
• Performs minor non-cleaning maintenance tasks of facility (e.g., changes light bulbs, changes toilet seats, unclogs toilets, changes ceiling tiles, touches up paint, secures windows, delivers supplies, sets up for facility activities/meetings/conferences, assembles and moves furniture).
• Follows a lawn and facility maintenance program, including, but not limited to: mowing, weed-eating, edging, trimming, fertilizing, minor plant replacement, mulching, blowing off sidewalks/curbs, watering, pressure washing, and graffiti removal, as appropriate.
• Opens, closes, and secures facility, including gates, doors, windows, and alarm systems. Turns on and off all lights, making sure that grounds and facilities are free of debris and hazards. Responds to emergencies by securing the perimeter.
• Performs work duties independently and/or as part of a custodial crew depending upon the task, works cooperatively in group situations, exhibits tact and consideration, displays a positive outlook and pleasant manner, offers assistance and support to co-workers, and works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Assumes modified duties and responsibilities of the Head Custodian or Custodial Crew Leader in the event of absence or vacancy and by same and other duties as assigned.
• Possesses basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

District expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in large scale housekeeping, custodial, or building and grounds maintenance work.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: All new and current employees are highly encouraged to complete the Custodial Operations Career Advancement training program through Hillsborough County Public Schools.
• Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations. Must possess basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.
• Mathematical Skills: Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Computer Skills: Internal HCPS email system and HCPS district website as appropriate.

Physical demands

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting/smelling, near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds; over 55 pounds requires a 2-person lift.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Extreme cold, extreme heat, wet/humid, noise moderate, work with cleaning chemicals – wear eye protection, vibration/impact, work with or near heavy equipment, proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to electrical shock, fumes, or airborne particles.

Other information

• All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.
• All applicants must have an active application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.
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Note: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.