General Cleaner - Powhatan Public Schools 3022

HES Facilities; Virginia; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

HES Facilities is seeking a school custodian in Powhatan, VA. This role supports cleaning, safety, and facility upkeep to keep classrooms ready for learning.

No prior work experience is required; training will cover all standard duties, from floor care to window cleaning and basic repairs. The position offers school-hours shifts with potential for second shift and summers.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and comprehend at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse groups.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to school environment.
• Criminal background check as part of the screening.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and wax floors.
• Machine shampoo carpeting and clean interior fixtures.
• Wash windows, doors, walls, and light fixtures.
• Restrooms: clean, replenish supplies, and maintain cleanliness.
• Move furniture and set up spaces for events as directed.
• Complete work requests and notify management of repairs.

Skills

Reading & writing comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work with diverse groups

Job description

Powhatan, VA, United States of America

$15.50 - $15.50

Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

No prior work experience required!

Every job within a school district is important! An HES custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of school facilities, ensuring every school day runs smoothly and students can focus on learning. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and wax floors.


• Machine shampoo carpeting.


• Clean walls, vents, screens, furniture, drinking fountains, light fixtures, window blinds, brass, and other interior fixtures


• Wash interior and exterior windows and glass doors.


• Sweep entryways, empty exterior cigarette urns, and empty trashcans immediately outside building entrances.


• Clean restrooms, plunger sinks and toilets, and replenish supplies.


• Change interior light bulbs that can be reached from the sixth step of a ladder or lower.


• Complete work requests to notify management of needed repair work.


• Remove snow and ice and apply salt and/or ice melting products to assigned areas when needed.


• Organize and supply custodial closets as needed.


• Move, remove, and/or set up furniture, furnishings, supplies, equipment, and any other items, inside specified rooms for special functions as directed.


• Additional job-related duties as required by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to read, write and comprehend at a level appropriate to the duties of the position


• Good interpersonal skills


• Must be able to work with a diverse group of people


• Willingness to learn


• Criminal background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - - - Must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds


• Ability to push, pull, stand, bend, stoop, and kneel


• Walk up to 8 hours per day


• Climb ladders, scaffolds up to 6’ high, and stairs


• Able to use basic hand tools

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Additional Information / Benefits

HES Facilities Management is an equal opportunity employer. HES Facilities Management does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

This is a Full and Part-Time position2nd Shift, School Hours, Summers.