Custodian - 4hr

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Tampa, FL is seeking a part-time Custodian. The role includes daily cleaning, minor maintenance, and yard duties to ensure a healthy learning environment. Candidates should have at least one year of custodial experience and be able to perform physical tasks independently. The position requires basic English skills and a dependable work ethic.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with large scale housekeeping or custodial work.
• Possess basic skills of the working English language.
• Ability to perform job tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and minor maintenance tasks.
• Open, close, and secure the facility as needed.
• Engage in teamwork and assist co-workers.

Skills

Basic English comprehension

Ability to perform physical tasks

Dependability

Education

One year of experience in custodial work

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and burnishes floors, vacuums and shampoos carpets as applicable; cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms; cleans and dusts all surfaces; removes and disposes of waste daily; maintains clean custodial closets.
• Performs minor non-cleaning maintenance tasks of facility (e.g., changes light bulbs, 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 mowing, weeding, 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, ensuring 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 on the task, works cooperatively in group situations, exhibits tact and consideration, displays a positive outlook, offers assistance and support to co-workers, and works to resolve conflicts.
• Assumes modified duties and responsibilities of the Head Custodian or Custodial Crew Leader in the event of absence or vacancy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Possess basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Other Information

• Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
• Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed. Wears School Board provided uniform daily.
• Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others\' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 intensity 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.

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.

Application Information

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• Are you a current employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools?
• Eligible employees can find and apply for positions on the new employee experience on the Infor System (GHR Employee Space). Click on Opportunities to explore current openings. All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page. Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position. Please review the skills/competencies listed on your employee profile to determine your eligibility. If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181. You must ensure that you have the proper skills/competencies added to your employee profile PRIOR TO, OR SHORTLY AFTER, applying for any opening. (Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer.)

Job description search: https://www2.sdhc.k12.fl.us/jobdescrs/

Salary Schedules: Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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