Custodian - Central Office - Environmental Services

Gwinnett County Public Schools Custodial Care Program

License and Certification Qualifications: Valid Georgia Class C Driver's License Preferred Education Qualifications: H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required Experience Qualifications: Industrial or commercial cleaning experienced Preferred Skills Qualifications: Ability and willingness to learn and proficiently perform the custodial care skills and tasks of the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Custodial Care Program and other general custodial practices Ability to hear, understand, follow, and respond to oral instructions in the English language Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions in the English language At a minimum 6th grade level Ability to comprehend, comply with, and communicate key information, such as safety instructions, use and disposal instructions on custodial product labels GCPS Custodial Toolbox training materials, and other forms, documents, or notes provided by the supervisor or other designated supervisory staff Ability to work effectively as part of an assigned custodial team Primary Responsibilities: Maintain all central office facilities and grounds in a clean and orderly condition and perform duties assigned by the designated supervisory staff. Perform assigned cleaning and other custodial care tasks of the GCPS Custodial Care Program that are on the schedule provided by the designated supervisor in a proficient manner. Participate in on-the-job and scheduled training and learn how to correctly perform the custodial care tasks of the GCPS Custodial Care Program. Consistently perform assigned custodial care tasks in a timely manner to complete all duties as scheduled. Perform assigned custodial care tasks in an effective manner to conform with cleanliness standards and expectations. Use proper materials, tools and equipment to performed assigned cleaning and other custodial care tasks. Select the proper cleaning chemicals, products or other materials for assigned custodial care tasks. Carefully read, understand, and follow label instructions, safety data sheets and other relevant documentation for all cleaning chemicals, products and other materials used to perform custodial care and other tasks, including proper use of required personal protective equipment. Carefully read, understand and follow directions for use, safety precautions, warnings and other instructions in manuals and other documentation provided for tools and equipment used to perform custodial care and other tasks Maintain custodial care tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe working condition according to instructions and guidelines of the GCPS Custodial Care Program Follow all manufacturer recommended procedures and other instructions to properly clean and care for custodial tools and equipment after use. Do not use any broken or damaged equipment if it is unsafe to do so. Properly charge battery powered equipment after use. Properly store all custodial care and other tools and equipment after use. Document battery charging and other machine care tasks as required. Open and secure assigned facilities or grounds areas at the time(s) instructed by the designated supervisory staff. Unlock and open, close and lock, or otherwise control access through all doors, gates and others ingress/egress points only at specified times or as otherwise assigned. Maintain proper control of all keys, access cards, and security codes assigned to you. Take appropriate measures to safeguard these items against theft, loss, or unauthorized use. Relinquish all keys, access cards, and security codes assigned to you, when no longer required to perform you assigned duties, or as otherwise instructed. Suggest alternate cleaning practices, products, tools, or equipment for the GCPS Custodial Care Program and assist the Environmental, Print and Supply Services Department in related evaluations to identify those that are more efficient or effective. Communicate ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement of the GCPS Custodial care Program to assigned Head Custodian or Systemwide Engineer. Provide feedback on the observed positive and negative impacts of new cleaning practices, materials, tools, and equipment to these same individuals. Notify management of supplies requiring replenishment and inoperable machinery, equipment, and/or plumbing fixtures. Count, record and report inventory of consumable supplies on a regular frequency as instructed. Replenish cleaning carts, and restock closets with consumable supplies when required. Promptly report all broken or damaged custodial tools and equipment to your immediate supervisor or other appropriate person. Perform room and facility setups and move and relocate facility furniture and equipment. Arrange furniture and equipment in conference rooms, break rooms, and other meeting spaces as directed by the Head Custodian, Systemwide Engineer or other appropriate GCPS staff. Lift, carry, place, push, pull or otherwise physically transport furniture and equipment from one location to another . Maintain appropriate, positive, professional, and cooperative working relationships with team members, assigned facility staff, and other GCPS employees. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.