Seasonal Janitor Cleaning Maintenance

Custodian
Provide a clean and safe environment for students and staff. Perform general custodial and maintenance duties.
Essential Functions:

Ensure safety of students
Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors to maintain cleanliness
Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails, and pencil sharpeners
Remove cobwebs and clean windows
Polish furniture and woodwork
Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
Transport all necessary school maintenance and custodial supplies as needed
Promote good safety practices and procedures
Clean and sanitize assigned school, e.g., restrooms, classrooms, spills, etc.
Help with setup and cleanup for various school activities
Use, measure and relabel chemicals
Clean carpets
Wash all furniture, walls, halls, windows, window seals, and doors
Disinfect water fountains
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and community
Maintain equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner
Report to Head Custodian any damaged, broken, loose fixtures and/or equipment
Adjust to various locations and work requirements as needed, perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance or Director of Operations
Perform minor repairs, including, but not limited to, glass replacement, electrical repairs, wood repairs, painting and metal repairs
Request needed equipment, materials and supplies
Perform seasonal duties such as grass mowing, raking, salting and snow removal, litter removal, sprinkling, landscaping, trimming, etc., as directed by the Director of Maintenance or Head Custodian
Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and bathroom tissue in all school building restrooms
Secure building nightly
Complete paperwork as required
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Tour building periodically and remain alert for dangerous, hazardous conditions, or items in need of maintenance
Clean hallway glass display cases
Promote good public relations
Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as responsible citizens
Knowledge of computers skills, emails, and spreadsheets
Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Assist with major repairs as assigned
Assist work crews on assigned tasks
Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to two years related experience desired
Must be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to use most common hand tools
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Flexibility in assignments
Training in the proper care and storage of chemicals
Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing repairs
Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
Ability to work independently
Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
Working knowledge of assigned building and alarm systems
Knowledge of air compressor/thermostats
Equipment Operated:

Vacuum cleaners, rotary and guided machines such as scrubbing and carpet cleaners
Wet/dry mops and brooms
Various hand tools, e.g., putty knives, screwdrivers, electrical hand tools, saws, drills, and sanders
Wet and dry vac
Floor waxing machine
Ladders
Lawn equipment
Snow blower
Various power and plumbing tools
Snow removal and landscaping equipment
Power washer
Stripping machine
Portable air compressor
Additional Working Conditions:

Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
Occasional interaction with unruly children
Occasional requirement to work near moving mechanical parts
Occasional requirement to work in high places
Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, e.g., requirement to work outdoors during all types of weather
Occasional exposure to loud noises
Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee
Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., waxing, mopping, sweeping
Frequent requirement to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, hear, and see with color vision
Occasional requirement to lift and carry various items up to a maximum of 60 pounds
Occasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)
Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to work on all scheduled workdays, except calamity days
Occasional climbing of ladders and stairs
Frequent requirement to stand, walk, talk, read, speak, reach, and stretch with hands and arms
Occasional requirement to walk in excess of 2-3 miles per day, e.g., cleaning, making deliveries
Occasional requirement to travel
Complies with all Louisville Board of Education policies and procedures
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.