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.
Remains on the school premises during all scheduled work hours according to contract. Cleans and maintains all areas assigned by Head Custodian up to District 99 standards. Adhere to all Board of Education policies, district procedures and Master Agreement between CICD99 and SIEU Local 73 Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture. Communication - Communicates with administration about current developments and problems, initiates problem solving with the person(s) involved, and refrains from participation in rumors or gossip. Interpersonal Skills - Responds to service requests in a prompt and courteous manner, shows respect for others in all encounters, promotes an atmosphere of teamwork by establishing and maintaining productive working relationships, and accepts feedback non-defensively. Dependability - Arrives to work on time, abides by break and lunch rules, accepts responsibility for working weekends and holidays when necessary, follows established practices for all leave requests, and does not allow non-work related interruptions to interfere with the completion of assigned duties Safety - Follows established safety practices and completes all required safety training on an annual basis to include wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary. Daily cleaning activities include but is not limited to cleaning door glass, marker boards, chalkboards and trays, desks, tables, chairs, drinking fountains, emptying waste in all areas, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, stripping, waxing, and buffing. Daily restroom cleaning activities include but are not limited to cleaning sinks, stools, urinals, mirrors, sweeping and mopping the floor, and restocking all necessary supplies. Daily setup and teardown of school and non-school activities include but is not limited to chairs, tables, bleachers, and cafeteria tables. Snow removal which includes but is not limited to snow and ice removal of all sidewalks, entrances, parking lots, playgrounds, and drives, and the salting of all walks during the winter months when required and requested by the Head Custodian. Maintains and uses equipment and material to prevent damage, waste, and premature deterioration. This includes but is not limited to floor machines, vacuums, and pickup machines. Responsible for the determination and ordering of all materials and supplies required in performing day-to-day work assignment and restocks custodial cleaning cart and custodial closets. Security - Insures that a minimum of ten (10) percent of each normal working day is devoted to providing a safe and secure environment for all students, the public, administrators, certified staff, and non-certified staff, ands safeguards all buildings, furnishings, books, and apparatus contained within the school district from premature damage and misuse. Minor preventive maintenance includes but is not limited to changing light bulbs, changing fan belts, lubricating bearings, and changing air handler filters. Reports any damage and/or graffiti to Head Custodian and Principal. Reports any out of range heating or cooling conditions to Head Custodian to provide appropriate temperatures to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity. Attend meetings and training as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, CPR, and working relationships. Attend to any type of emergency situation, when necessary. Performs all other assignments and responsibilities as assigned.
