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.
Participates, plans, and supervises the general cleaning of assigned facility to ensure a safe and sanitary learning environment for students and staff along with operating boilers and maintaining variety of mechanical equipment. Additional Work Days/Hours Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed: Emergencies Inclement weather conditions Overtime as needed
Summer hours
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Makes minor plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, and custodial equipment repairs. Performs cleaning and inspects facilities and grounds to ensure maintenance of safety, sanitary, and security standards on a daily basis. Performs preventive maintenance and operates the heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment in a safe and efficient manner to provide a comfortable interior climate within established guidelines. Opens, closes, and locks buildings and gates, or assigns tasks to responsible subordinate. Assists the principal or designee in preparing work requests. Maintains records of area inspections, inventory, training, and equipment maintenance as required. Instructs employees in the proper use of building services, supplies, equipment, and cleaning procedures. Oversees and participates in the snow removal program.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required. Experience Three (3) years general minor building maintenance repair experience required; or Three (3) years specific AACPS Custodian I experience required; and One (1) year general heating and cooling equipment experience preferred; and Two (2) years specific professional cleaning preferred; and One (1) year general supervisory and/or lead experience preferred; and Six (6) months specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead Custodian experience preferred; and Six (6) months specific Anne Arundel County Public Schools Lead and/or Chief Custodian acting assignments preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Ability to speak, read and write English sufficiently to give and receive instructions. Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with Right to Know Law, Asbestos Awareness, Blood Borne Pathogens and general cleaning methods and procedures, and handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals, including proper disposal. Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment. Ability to safely use and operate genie lift; training provided if necessary. Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Ability to employ business technology tools as required of all AACPS employees, e.g. E-mail, obtaining relevant AACPS employee information through the AACPS Intranet, employing the electronic benefits enrollment tool and any other electronic tools implemented in the future. Provides basic hand tools. Licenses and Certifications Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Successful completion of 4th Grade Stationary Engineer License issued by Maryland Board of Stationary Engineers required; or Successful completion of Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or Consideration will be given to candidates who can achieve a passing grade on Introduction to Operations Equipment & Plant Procedures Course and Certificate issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; and Successful completion of Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required; or First available after appointment Leadership Training or Certificate Course issued by AACPS or equivalent outside course required. Driving Requirements
N/A LEADERSHIP ROLE
Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities Train employees Direct the work of employees Provide feedback to assist the supervisor's assessment of the employee's performance Plan the work Instruct employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use
Perform same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands Standing:
over 2/3 percent of the time
Walking:
over 2/3 percent of the time
Sitting:
under 1/3 percent of the time Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Keyboarding:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Pushing:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Pulling:
under 1/3 percent of the time Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
Balancing:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Stooping:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Kneeling:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Crouching:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Crawling:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Bending:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Twisting:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Squatting:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Talking:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Hearing:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Smelling:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Repetitive Motions:
between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
under 1/3 percent of the time As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. No special vision requirements Work Environment Location Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time Confined space: under 1/3 percent of the time Exposure Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time Work near moving mechanical parts: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Work in high, precarious places: under 1/3 percent of the time Fumes or airborne particles: under 1/3 percent of the time Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 percent of the time
Vibration:
under 1/3 percent of the time
Noise Level Moderate:
between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Weight & Force Lifting and carrying requirements
Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time Travel Requirements N/A Employee Safety Statements The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.
JOB INFORMATION
Approved Date:
8/1/2023
Established Date:
1/1/1971
Title Code:
E44323
Title:
CUSTODIAN
CHIEF Alternate Title:
Chief Custodian Reports to
Generic:
Manager;Principal Reports to
Specific:
MANAGER:
OPERATIONS AREA
;
PRINCIPAL ORGANIZATION
Division:
Operations Business Unit:
Facilities Department:
Operations & Logistics Support Negotiated Agreement:
American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
HR JOB INFORMATION
Unit:
III Days Worked:
260
FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Grade:
AG08;AG09;AG10 Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 3 - AFSCME)
