Janitor

George County School District; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

George County School District in Pascagoula, Mississippi seeks a reliable janitor to maintain a safe, clean environment for students and staff. You will perform routine cleaning across classrooms, hallways, restrooms and common areas, using floor machines, buffers and vacuums, and report any property damage to the custodian or principal.

The ideal candidate demonstrates prompt attendance, reads and follows written instructions, and works well with coworkers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and equipment.
• Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Good physical health and ability to lift/move heavy objects.
• Ability to climb and use ladders safely.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors using floor machines.
• Wash walls, windows and woodwork.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Dust, polish, arrange and move furniture and equipment.
• Assist in setting up assembly areas and moving chairs/tables.
• Keep grounds free from rubbish.
• Report to custodian/principal any property damage.
• Remain on school premises during school hours and as required by the principal.
• Set up assembly areas when directed by custodian/principal.
• Open/close building and secure doors/windows each day.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Cleaning equipment

Instructions follow

Literacy

Teamwork

Safety practices

Physical strength

Ladder use

Job description

Job Purpose

To perform routine cleaning procedures required to provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place for educational programs to be conducted.

Job Title

JANITOR

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of modern day cleaning methods
• Use of cleaning materials and machinery
• Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to get along with his/her coworkers.
• Ability to follow safe working practices.
• Physically sound and able to lift or move large or heavy objects such as furniture, boxes, machinery, etc.
• Ability to climb and use ladders effectively

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern day cleaning methods
• Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions
• Ability to read and write
• Good physical health

Reports To: Custodian

Supervises: N/A

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors, using the necessary floor machines such as buffing-scrubbers and wet/dry vacuum machines
• Wash walls, windows and woodwork.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Dust, polish, arrange and move furniture and equipment.
• Assist in setting up assembly areas, move chairs and tables.
• Keep the grounds free from rubbish.
• Clean white boards.
• Report to the custodian and/or principal any damage to property.
• Remain on the school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required by the principal.
• Set up assembly areas when/where needed as directed by the custodian and or principal.
• Assume responsibilities for the opening and closing of the building each school day and determine before leaving that all doors and windows are secured and all lights-except those left on for safety reasons are turned off.
• Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor or superintendent.
• Limited travel to and from meetings may be required.
• Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.

Terms of Employment: At Will / 190 Days

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt