Custodian - Custodial Services - School

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Hog Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 7,801 - 16,718; Full time

Job summary

A local public school district is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning and custodial care tasks effectively. The candidate should be able to learn custodial skills, communicate in English, and work as a team member. A high school diploma is required, and prior cleaning experience is preferred. The role involves utilizing cleaning supplies and maintaining hygiene standards across facilities. This position is essential for ensuring a safe and clean learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Class C Driver's License preferred.
• Industrial or commercial cleaning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned cleaning tasks as per the schedule.
• Utilize approved chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain custodial care tools and equipment.
• Open and secure assigned facilities as instructed.
• Suggest alternate cleaning practices and products.
• Maintain positive relationships with team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to learn custodial care skills

Effective communication in English

Teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Position Type: Custodial Services/ Custodian
Date Posted: 9/14/2016
Location: Fort Daniel Elementary
Date Available: 09/19/2016
Job Code: Custodian - 050005
Standard Hours: 20
Department: Custodial Services - School - 262000
Empl Class: NA
Minimum Salary: $7,801.50/Annually
Maximum Salary: $16,718.00/Annually

License and Certification Qualifications

Valid Georgia Class C Driver's License preferred.

Education Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Qualifications

Industrial or commercial cleaning experience preferred.

Skills Qualifications

Ability and willingness to learn and proficiently perform the custodial care skills and tasks of the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Custodial Care Program and other general custodial practices; ability to hear, understand, and follow oral instructions given in the English language; ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions in the English language at a minimum 6th grade level, such as safety instructions, use and disposal instructions on custodial product labels, GCPS Custodial Toolbox training materials, and other forms, documents, or notes provided by the supervisor or other designated supervisory staff; and ability to work effectively as part of an assigned custodial team.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Perform assigned cleaning and other custodial care tasks of the GCPS Custodial Care Program that are on the schedule provided by the designated supervisor in a proficient manner.
2. Utilize appropriate chemicals, supplies, and equipment, which have been approved for use according to GCPS Policies and Procedures, to perform assigned custodial care tasks.
3. Maintain custodial care tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe working condition according to instructions and guidelines of the GCPS Custodial Care Program.
4. Open and secure assigned facilities or grounds areas at the time(s) instructed by the designated supervisory staff.
5. Suggest alternate cleaning practices, products, tools, or equipment for the GCPS Custodial Care Program and assist the Environmental and Supply Services Department in related evaluations to identify those that are more efficient or effective.
6. Maintain appropriate, positive, and cooperative working relationships with team members, assigned facility staff, and other GCPS employees in all work related interactions.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.