SCHOOL CUSTODIAN HUTCHINSON ELEMENTARY

Custodian PositionThe Custodian is responsible for a variety of tasks including washing, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and sweeping. Maintains routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to ensure a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations and grounds for Atlanta Public Schools. This position reports to the assigned or designated supervisor.Minimum Requirements:Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.Certification/License: N/A.Work Experience: None required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Written and oral communication.Essential Duties:Conducts routine building inspections daily and identifies areas requiring follow-up action.Informs Maintenance Supervisor immediately of areas requiring action.Performs clean-up tasks on surrounding grounds and structures.Cleans, shampoos, and/or disinfects carpets, rugs, and restrooms in accordance with established procedures.Opens and secures building; sets security alarm.Receives and stores school custodial supplies.Dusts and polishes furniture, window ledges, and all horizontal surfaces.Assists in setting up facilities for special events.Moves materials, equipment, and furniture as necessary.Ensures floors are cleaned, mopped, stripped, and waxed as necessary.Maintains equipment to ensure proper working condition and cleanliness; stores equipment as appropriate.Required to have prompt, regular attendance for scheduled shifts during regular business hours.Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.Physical Abilities and Working Conditions:The physical abilities, working conditions, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.Vision: Vision ability required to perform custodial duties. May be required to work in areas with poor lighting.Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a two-way radio or telephone.Upper Body Mobility: Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction. Climbing ladders or scaffolds. Using equipment requiring high dexterity. Requires feeling to perceive object size, shape, temperature or texture by means of senses in your skin.Strength: Moderate lifting or carrying 26-50 lbs. or less on a regular basis.Environmental Requirements: High dust, dirt, grease environment. Regular exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles. Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors. Regular exposure to chemicals, solvents. Regular exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity.Mental Requirements: Ability to understand and follow verbal or basic written instructions. Ability to learn and apply safety procedures and standards.Remote Work Requirements: Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Requires extensive safety training and/or protective devices.The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.