PES Custodian

Custodian

This position will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness throughout the building they are assigned as well as assisting with heavy lifting and other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Georgia driver's license.
• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
• Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.
• Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledgeable of how to operate and maintain floor clearing equipment.
• Familiar with the use of chemicals and chemical storage responsibilities (MSDS requirements).

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Operates power tools and environmental housekeeping equipment.
• Performs manual labor both indoors and out, in all weather conditions.
• Must follow all safety rules and be able to pass drug and/or alcohol tests when required.
• Performs minor repairs and assembles furniture as needed.
• Performs routine tasks as it relates to trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, window cleaning, conference room setups, etc.
• Maintains work area such as custodial closets, storage rooms, supply rooms and custodial carts.
• Reports facility components, equipment and tools needing repairs to head custodian.
• Uses cleaning supplies, tools and equipment as directed by head custodian, principal/supervisor and/or designee.
• Reports all injuries, accidents and damages of facilities and equipment to head custodian.
• Performs routine and periodic housekeeping tasks, maintaining cleanliness of the facility to include restrooms, classrooms, offices, etc.
• Keeps all chemicals secured and properly stored.
• Maintains MSDS on hand for all products used and uses only products provided by the school system for cleaning.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all custodial equipment and tools.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Performance factors include:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration. Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
• Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
• Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
• Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
• Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Attendance and Dependability: Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work. Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance. Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.