Custodian (Temporary) - Scottsville Elementary School

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 18,957 - 26,999; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Virginia is seeking a Temporary Custodian for Scottsville Elementary School. The successful candidate will perform cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring the school environment is neat and safe. Candidates should have knowledge of cleaning methods and experience in customer service. This role offers an hourly pay of $16.68 and requires adherence to safety protocols. Apply if you're reliable and can meet physical demands.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitizing.
• Maintain cleanliness of school premises.
• Respond to requests from staff for maintenance.

Skills

Cleaning methods knowledge

Customer service

Heavy equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

High school completion

Tools

Heavy commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

Custodian (Temporary) - Scottsville Elementary School

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Pay: $16.68 per hour. Shift work may be required.

This position performs routine work in cleaning and sanitizing an assigned area of a school building by following prescribed cleaning frequencies. Under limited supervision, it is also responsible for floor maintenance, furniture relocation, and maintaining the immediate perimeter of the school building.

Essential Functions

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts all classrooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and specialty rooms.
• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Uses appropriate equipment and supplies to wipe and sanitize toilets, sinks, mirrors, countertops, windows, and water fountains.
• Empties trash and restocks paper products at all points of use.
• Refinishes or restores resilient floor tile as required by mechanical stripping, sealing, finishing, buffing/burnishing, scrubbing, and/or recoating.
• Vacuums and cares for building carpeting; washes windows and furniture.
• Maintains building perimeter by sweeping walkways, removing weeds, trimming shrubbery, and shoveling snow; picks up litter and debris on outside school grounds.
• Replaces light bulbs, tubes, ceiling tile, switch and outlet plates, and pencil sharpeners as needed.
• Moves furniture, folds and unfolds chairs safely as needed.
• Stores and cares for all cleaning equipment and cleaning materials.
• Responds to a variety of requests from school administrators and staff to include minor maintenance, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries, setting up and taking down for functions and student activities.
• Demonstrates and models professionalism at all times.
• Drives a county vehicle as required, following standard operating procedures associated with this task.
• Follows Blood‑Borne Pathogen procedures, responds to accidents or potential safety hazards which may require contact with chemical spills, blood, or other bodily fluids.
• Uses various pieces of power equipment including riding scrubbers, rotary machines, pressure wash machines, drills, carpet extractors, vacuums, and specialty equipment.
• Provides custodial services at any of our schools, as needed; float custodians will be assigned schools to report in on a daily basis.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel, which requires that the employee report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations. May be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergency situations, including weather and other building emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment to include the operation of heavy commercial cleaning equipment such as high‑powered buffers and vacuums. Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction. Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to equipment operation, hazardous materials, and other work‑related precautions. Must be able to follow directions, work independently, and work in a team setting. Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and the public. Effectively responds to routine inquiries and disputes. Utilizes basic math skills to complete computation of dilution ratios. Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time‑management methodology to meet strict deadlines. Ability to use specialized cleaning equipment and materials efficiently and economically. Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally or in writing. Must possess the ability to check ACPS email daily.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and one year of work experience in a customer service, custodial or janitorial setting. Special Requirements: satisfactory health condition to meet physical requirements of the job. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, depending on assignment.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts

Work is typically performed walking or standing. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds continuously, 10‑25 pounds frequently, and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Occasionally exposed to inclement weather and adverse driving conditions. Custodian team members may be required to work independently in schools. The environment also exposes the employee to potentially hazardous substances. Custodians are in daily contact with teachers, students, administration, the public and other work‑related personnel. The ability to coordinate work activity, handle complaints, express a service‑oriented attitude and get along with others is essential. In certain circumstances, custodial staff may be required to work independently in the school.