Substitute Cleaner

Cleaner

The job of Cleaner is done for the purpose of providing general cleaning services; and maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public. This job reports to Unit Operations Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Arranges tables, chairs, desks, etc. for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for classroom activities and events.
• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, carpets, walls, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Maintains floors and sidewalks (e.g. sweeps, wet/dry mops, dust mops, vacuums carpets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety and proper maintenance of facility.
• Removes trash and garbage for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary and safe environment.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. locking doors, windows, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to the district.

Other Functions:

• Attends in service training (e.g. blood borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform single tasks using existing skills. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures.

Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the Cleaner job include: adapting to changing work priorities; and working as part of a team; communicating with diverse group.

Responsibilities include:

working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to effect the organization's services.

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 70% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

No specific education level is required.