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.
Custodian
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South Hamilton Comm School District - Jewell, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5831522
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Custodian - Job Description
South Hamilton Community School District
Purpose:
To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient environment in which to learn, play, and develop. He/she shall take pride in keeping the buildings and grounds safe, clean, and attractive for all occupants and visitors.
Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds
Requirements:
Demonstrated aptitude for the successful completion of tasks
Experience with school custodial services or the equivalent in custodial service in other institutions and/or firms
Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician Physical capability to performing tasks involving: kneeling, bending, or twisting of the body; keeping or regaining balance; making repetitive motions; standing, often for extended periods of time; using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; lifting objects, some weighing as much as 50-75 pounds
High school diploma preferred but not required
Responsibilities:
Completes tasks as assigned both inside the buildings and out to ensure that buildings and premises are neat and clean and school operations can run in an efficient and safe manner. These tasks include but are not limited to the following:
Sweeping, mopping, cleaning, and dusting
Washing windows
Mowing and weed eating
Painting
Clearing snow Preparing for special events
Performing general repairs
Opening or locking doors
Moving furniture or equipment as required for various activities
Raising or lowering the flags
Works collaboratively with the administration and director of building and grounds on assignments. Assists in receiving supplies and maintaining inventories.
Disposes of equipment through administrative approval and per Iowa Code.
Follows a schedule to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Promptly reports any necessary major building repairs or property damage to the Director of Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds.
Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and your attendance is required
Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash and waste materials
Demonstrates self-motivation, a strong work ethic, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
Completes training as assigned and as required by law.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Hours:
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Terms of Employment:
Twelve months a year. Hourly wage and work year to be established by the Board of Education.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated on a regular basis in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation.
