Janitor / Housekeeping Assistant

Assistant Custodian

Under general supervision of the head custodian, is responsible for the landscape of the institution's campus and maintaining the cleanliness of its facilities. Conducts a wide variety of grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, and general equipment repair duties. Supervises subordinate housekeeping staff as assigned.

Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students. Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively. Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment. Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities. Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information. Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.

Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials. Maintains a neat and well landscaped campus which involves such duties as cutting and edging grass, laying pine straw around trees and shrubs, fertilizing lawns and plants, pruning shrubs, applying water to plants as needed, removing trash and debris, raking leaves, planting flowers, etc. Conducts general building maintenance which involves such duties as repairing lights, doors, commodes, sinks, ceiling tiles, security and fire systems, etc. Cleans heating and air conditioning unit ducts as needed. Repairs equipment and furniture as assigned such as vending machines, ice machines, dish washers, etc. Assembles furniture as requested; moves furniture as needed. Reports major repair and safety needs to the Head Custodian. Knows the locations of all electrical, gas and water cut-off locations throughout all facilities. Assists with maintaining motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing. Ensures that effective energy practices occur and are monitored on a daily basis. Cleans indoor areas involving such duties as sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing floors, cleaning tables, vacuuming, cleaning carpet, etc. Assists in requisitioning supplies and materials as needed to perform duties of the entire housekeeping staff. Assists in opening and closing of the building daily, as work schedule dictates. Maintains parking lots involving such duties as removing debris, painting lines, etc. Maintains all grounds equipment involving such duties as cleaning, sharpening and replacing blades, changing engine oil, spark plugs, air filters, belts, pulleys, tires, wheels, etc. Supervises the work of housekeepers as assigned providing guidance and training, coordinating work, scheduling and reviewing work, and ensuring adherence to schedules. Maintains files and records of equipment, inventory, reports, data sheets, inspections, work calendar, and auction equipment. Maintains SDS (Safety Data Sheets) sheets on all products used on the local work site and assists in providing annual training to the housekeeping staff. Assists cafeteria workers with heavy lifting, loading and unloading food items, supplies, and trash. Assists in checking the water supply system daily to determine proper functioning. Assumes responsibility for compliance with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, debris and waste. Operates maintenance equipment such as tractor, mowers, weed eaters and edgers, buffers, power tools, etc. Utilizes various cleaning supplies, hand tools, and landscaping agents. Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required. Provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, tools, and equipment. Effectively uses personal technology devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication, as appropriate. Operates general office equipment as needed. Wears required safety goggles, gloves, non-slip shoes and other protective equipment as needed based on the nature of assigned tasks. Performs other related duties as required.