Custodian

Salary: Beginning at $13.89/hour; commensurate on experience

DEPARTMENT:                OPERATIONAL SERVICES

JOB TITLE:                        Professional School Custodian

                                           (Level 03; 250 days Employment Contract)

Sussex County Public Schools is committed to providing students and staff with school buildings and classroom environments that are clean, inviting, and conducive to learning.  With a focus on sustainable cleaning, custom enhancements, and giving back, we set the stage for superior quality in our educational facilities, providing custodial services that create clean, safe, and distraction free learning environments. 

REQUIREMENTS:

A. Education Level:                        High School diploma or its equivalent

B. Experience Desired:                  Minimum of 1 year prior custodial experience       

C. Physical requirements:             Good physical health including ability to lift 75 pounds, climb to high and difficult places and work at those     

                                                        places. Requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, standing and walking. Frequent bending,

                                                        carrying, hearing lifting and stooping.  Occasional climbing and crawling.

D. Working Conditions:                Occasionally subjected to mechanical hazards, extreme temperatures and humidity, atmospheric conditions

                                                        occasionally include fumes and dust, caution necessary to avoid harm from misuse of chemicals

REPORTS TO:                               Building Principal, Director of Operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs routine maintenance activities.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
  
• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Observes and reports needed repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site
• Assists with set ups and removals for school activities
• Operates security systems and secures building at the conclusion of shift
• Works a revised schedule and substitutes for other custodial staff when necessary
• Performs other duties assigned by Director of Operations

EVALUATION: Annual evaluation performed by Supervisor of Operations

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Sussex County School Board is an equal opportunity employer; as such, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, handicapping condition, or sex in its educational programs or employment.  No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.