Custodian Williamsport Elementary School

Washington County Public Schools; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools in Maryland is seeking a Custodian for Williamsport Elementary School. The role runs 8 hours per day, 12 months per year, on the 2nd shift, reporting to the Facilities Operations Manager.

Key duties include cleaning, equipment operation, and site upkeep, with responsibilities ranging from routine housekeeping to small repairs and grounds care. Strong attendance and ability to follow instructions are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to perform manual tasks including climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs, and operating equipment.
• Ability to follow oral or simple written instructions.
• Willingness to participate in in-service training.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks such as scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, waxing, and dusting.
• Provide a presence to deter theft and protect school property.
• Inspect heating/AC systems as required.
• Assist with minor emergency repairs.
• Clean and maintain the school grounds.
• Keep records and inventory of custodial supplies.
• Demonstrate courteous demeanor to all stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stamina/physical fitness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility/shift work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Gas-powered equipment

Job description

Custodian

Williamsport Elementary School

Grade 4 of the ESP Salary Scale ($17.18-$31.07)

8Hours/Day, 12-Month Work Year, 2nd Shift

Reports to Facilities Operations Manager
Employee Benefits Summary

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or has any combination of education, training, or experience that would qualify the candidate to successfully perform in the position.
• Capable of climbing stairs, ladders, etc., carrying reasonable loads, shoveling snow, operating gas powered equipment, and other manual tasks as required to maintain the buildings in first-class condition.
• Ability to follow oral or simple written instructions.
• Willingness to participate in in-service training programs.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, and community.
• Previous experience in commercial cleaning and mechanical/carpentry work.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform operations as scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, waxing, dusting, etc., involved in the cleaning of school buildings by using hand or mechanical cleaning tools.
• Provide a presence to protect school against fire, discourage theft, and/or damage by trespassers.
• Care for and/or checks (as required in the site schedule) the heating/air conditioning system whether it is low pressure, steam, hot air, electric, or oil fired system.
• Assist with and/or make minor emergency repairs.
• Clean and care for the grounds.
• Keep work records and inventory of custodial equipment and supplies, and order supplies when necessary.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements

• The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to operate powered equipment.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, climb, and shovel.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, dusts, fumes, and hot and cold outdoor temperatures.