Custodian I

Alabama State Department of Education; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dothan City Schools is seeking a Custodian I for a 12-month position. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with custodial experience also preferred. Background clearance must meet Alabama statutes and State Board regulations.

The role requires lifting and physical tasks, following a defined schedule and contributing to a clean, safe school environment. Responsibilities include facilities cleaning, floor care, restroom maintenance, and support for events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred.
• Experience in custodial work; preferred.
• Background clearance in accordance with Alabama statutes and State Board regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building security and grounds around assigned entryways.
• Clean floors (sweeping, mopping); vacuum carpeted areas.
• Clean and restock restrooms and fixtures.
• Clean classrooms and offices; dust furniture and machines.
• Clean windows and sills; remove debris from buildings.
• Buff and refinish hard surface floors during summer team schedule.
• Shampoo carpets; extract spots if assigned.
• Provide emergency cleanup for spills.
• Report needs for repairs and maintenance to office staff.
• Move heavy furniture and equipment as needed.
• Assist in event or program set-ups as directed by supervisor.
• Follow shift schedule and perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in training to increase skills and cross-train as required.
• Assume other reasonable custodial duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to work with minimal supervisi

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This will be a 12-month position. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Demonstrated experience in custodial work preferred. Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations. This position will involve lifting. See full descriptions below:

Custodian I

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in custodial work preferred.
• Meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statues and State Board of Education regulations.

SALARY LEVEL: 21

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal/Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1.Maintain building security and maintain grounds around your assigned entryways.
• 2.Cleaning, sweeping, wet and dry mopping floors.
• 3.Cleaning and restocking of restrooms and restroom fixtures.
• 4.Cleaning classrooms and offices, vacuuming carpeted areas, dusting furniture and office machines.
• 5.Cleaning of windows and window sills and removal of debris from the building(s).
• 6.Responsible for buffing/burnishing, stripping and refinishing of hard surface floors during summer team schedule.
• 7.Shampooing, spotting and extracting carpet if assigned.
• 8.Provide emergency cleanup for spills.
• 9.Responsible for reporting needs for other repairs and maintenance to office personnel.
• 10.Moves or assists in the moving of heavy furniture, equipment, and objects from room to room, floor to floor, and into or out of buildings if assigned.
• 11.Performs and/or assists in event or special program set-ups and assists faculty and staff as time permits as directed by supervisor.
• 12.Shift schedule as determined by the supervisor and the needs of the facility and performs other duties as assigned.
• 13.Participate successfully in training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
• 14.Participate in cross training activities as required.
• 15.Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the custodial immediate supervisor, Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1.Good communications skills.
• 2.Ability to get along with staff, faculty, and students.
• 3.Demonstrated aptitude for the successful completion of tasks.
• 4.Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 5.Ability to follow oral and written communications.
• 6.Knowledge of cleaning techniques, and cleaning equipment.
• 7.Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform all required tasks.
• 8.Ability to follow required approved health/safety standards and procedures.
• 9.The employee must have the physical ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• 10.Ability to use and distribute cleaning products and equipment.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

SOURCE: Dothan City Schools, Dothan, Alabama

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