Temp: Custodian I (2:30pm-11:00pm)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is looking for a Temporary Custodian to maintain clean and healthy facilities for students and staff. As part of the custodial team, you will be responsible for routine cleaning and grounds maintenance, ensuring security and safety within the facilities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in cleaning. A commitment to excellent service and the ability to work with diverse populations are required. Evening and summer hours may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects various facilities including classrooms and bathrooms.
• Collects trash and recyclable materials.
• Ensures security by locking doors and setting alarms.
• Operates cleaning equipment and adheres to safety practices.

Skills

Ability to learn the methods and practices of custodial work

Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment

Good time management skills

Ability to be detail-oriented

Good customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Temp: Custodian

This posting creates a pool of candidates for current and future positions that may become available.

During the application process you will select your preferred locations in the county.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, maintains clean and healthy facilities for students and staff by performing routine cleaning and grounds maintenance.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pre-employment physical and job assessment – must meet all requirements of the physical examination and job assessment administered by a medical service selected by the county.
• Successful completion of the background and fingerprinting process (external candidates only).

Additional Work Days/Hours

• Evenings/Nights
• Inclement weather conditions
• Summer hours

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects offices, classrooms, bathrooms, gymnasiums, locker rooms, auditorium/multipurpose rooms, halls, and stairs including stocking bathrooms.
• Collects trash and recyclable materials from classrooms, shops, offices, bathrooms, and grounds; transports and disposes in proper containers.
• Checks to ensure all doors and windows are locked in assigned work area; secures the building at the end of shift and sets alarm.
• Moves furniture and other objects and transports as needed.
• Operates, cleans, and cares for power cleaning equipment and other cleaning materials and supplies according to written and oral instructions.
• Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles, makes minor repairs, and reports building and equipment deficiencies needing repair.
• Assists with delivering instructional and custodial supplies to storage or other facility location.
• Clears snow and ice and places sand on entryways, walkways, steps, and landings to provide safe passageway.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.

Experience

• Less than one year cleaning of buildings and grounds preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn the methods and practices of custodial work.
• Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to be detail-oriented.
• Good customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools as required of all employees, e.g. E-mail, obtaining relevant employee information through the Intranet, employing the electronic benefits enrollment tool and any other electronic tools implemented in the future.

Licenses and Certifications

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

Leadership Role

• N/A

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Work in high, precarious places: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Communicable diseases: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Fumes or airborne particles: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Vibration: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Employee Safety Statements

• The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
• The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within a building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

Job Information

Approved Date: 12/1/2024

Established Date: 6/1/2013

Title Code: E44325

Title: CUSTODIAN: TEMPORARY

Alternate Title: Custodian Temporary

Reports to: Manager; Principal

Division: Operations

Business Unit: Facilities

Department: Operations & Logistics Support

Negotiated Agreement: N/A

Unit: 0

Days Worked: 260

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: Temp

Months Worked: 12

Hours Worked: 8

Job Family: Custodial and Plant Operations

Sub-Function: Custodial Services