Cleaning/ Janitorial Maintenance

Normandy Schools Collaborative CustodianPerform a variety of custodial functions that will maintain a clean, healthy and safe work environment including maintaining floors; vacuuming, wet mopping, cleaning and stocking bathrooms, extracting of various floor surfaces; emptying and disposing of trash, dusting; mopping; and moving furniture/miscellaneous equipment as needed.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesKeeps equipment clean and in good working order.Assumes the responsibility for opening or closing and securing the building each school day.Shampoos carpets and remove soiled spots.Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.Follows and maintains a cleaning schedule that will include the cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.Keeps the school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas neat and clean.Observes and informs supervisor of safety hazards.Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash.Makes minor building repairs as needed and reports major repairs needed to the principal.Inspects machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.Maintains an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.Moves furniture or equipment within the building as directed by the principal and or supervisor.Follows all safety codes and standards.Other duties assignedMinimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalentKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge of basic techniques of minor repairs and building and grounds maintenance.Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.Ability to pass Basic Skills TestEquipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampoo machine. Physical DemandsStrenuous walking, standing, and/or climbingHeavy lifting and carryingWork outside and insideExposure to hot and cold temperaturesExposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materialsSlippery or uneven walking surfacesWork on laddersWork aloneWorking ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee continuously is interacting with the public and staff.