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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$38,933 / year median in Connecticut
+13% projected growth
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building. Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards. Sweeps, mops, auto scrubs, buffs, strips, or waxes floors as needed. Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds. Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills. Cleans glass areas. Replaces light bulbs. Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms. Clears snow from entrances and walks and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals. Performs light grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, reports and mitigates safety hazards. Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies. Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building. Empties wastebaskets, picks up and removes trash, and assists in recycling program.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with facility director and others. Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems as needed. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure. Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts. Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor( s). Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position. Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary and benefits for this anticipated position will be in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the District and UE Local 222, CILU #80. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Office of the Superintendent for additional information.Benefits
- Dental Insurance