Evening School Custodian - Clean & Safe Campus

ABM Industries; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Military and veteran friendly employer

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable School Custodian to perform general cleaning duties at a K-12 or higher-education campus. This UNION 1877 role offers a stable evening schedule and the opportunity to contribute to safe, clean learning environments across classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas.

The job requires basic qualifications with no diploma needed, on-the-job training, and value for veterans and military experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
• Preferred: Prior customer service experience.
• Preferred: One year of prior similar work experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned area, which may include classrooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, office, and stairways.
• Sweep, remove debris, clean spills, and mop floors in designated areas.
• Regularly check trash receptacles, emptying as needed, in all designated areas.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Notify lead cleaner or manager concerning the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, co-workers, shift coordinators, supervisors, managers, etc.
• Collect, consolidate, and separate recycling into proper receptacles.
• Clean and dust desks, chairs, tables, furniture, fixtures, doors, sills, floors, ceiling, and walls.
• Polish hard surfaces, e.g. woodwork, stainless steel surfaces.
• Wipe and clean tabletops, chairs, and equipment in food areas.
• Move cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Clean interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks.
• Maintain the cleanliness of restrooms (clean and polish as needed).
• Comply with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company, Clients, and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable School Custodian to perform general cleaning duties at a K-12 or higher-education campus. This UNION 1877 role offers a stable evening schedule and the opportunity to contribute to safe, clean learning environments across classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas.

The job requires basic qualifications with no diploma needed, on-the-job training, and value for veterans and military experience.