Custodian

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across our facilities. As a Custodian, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all spaces are hygienic, well-maintained, and visually appealing. Your proactive approach to cleaning and maintenance will contribute to a positive experience for staff, visitors, and clients alike. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness make a real difference every day. Duties

• Report repair work needs to go to the building administrator and maintenance supervisor. Routine repairwork is the responsibility of the custodian and is not to be reported for the maintenance person to do
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Secure building each working day and they shall see that all lights (except night lights) are turned off and all persons are out of the building before leaving the premises
• Provisions will be made for the storage of tools and supplies, and all such cleaning materials, tools and supplies must be kept in their proper places. Keep work and storage areas neat and orderly
• During the hours when teachers and pupils are admitted to the building, the custodian shall cooperate with the Principal in maintaining proper physical conditions
• Responsible for receiving and storing all supplies and equipment, except those educational supplies that shall be distributed to the various departments as directed by the building administrator
• Assist in the unloading of supplies delivered to the building
• In the event of heavy snow all inside and outside walks surrounding the building must be kept plowed, shoveled and salted if in any icy condition. All steps and entrances to the building must be free from ice and snow and salted if needed before the opening of school each day
• Floors must be mopped or cleaned to avoid becoming slippery
• Above outline does not include annual summer work such as the cleaning of all windows, cutting grass, etc.
• Assist the maintenance person if directed to do so
• The floors of all classrooms, corridors, and stairways, libraries, gymnasiums, dining rooms, industrial arts rooms, toilet rooms, locker rooms, and offices shall be swept on a regular basis due to availability of areas and time. All closets in general are to be swept once per week or as directed
• All furniture and woodwork such as windowsills, baseboards, stair rails, doors, window frames, and corridor lockers must be thoroughly dusted as required. Time must be allowed for dust to settle after sweeping before dusting
• The floors in all toilet rooms, locker room and shower rooms are to be mopped daily. Mop weekly, or as directed, all offices, stairways and corridors
• At least twice during the school year all floors including classrooms, auditoriums, cafeterias and libraries should be mopped or buffed and rewaxed
• Gymnasium floors should be mopped and refinished only as directed
• Toilet bowls and urinals must be washed daily and treated with disinfectant at least once each week. All wash basins and drinking fountains must be cleaned with scouring powder or equivalent daily
• All paper, sweepings, rags or other rubbish of inflammable nature must be gathered daily in bags or other containers provided and placed in the dumpster or such locations as are designated by the custodian Skills Proven experience in cleaning, janitorial work, or custodial services within commercial or residential settings.

Strong knowledge of floor care techniques including buffing, stripping, waxing, and carpet extraction. Familiarity with industrial cleaning equipment and supplies. Ability to perform routine maintenance tasks or assist with facilities upkeep effectively. Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness standards. Good physical stamina for standing, bending, lifting heavy objects, and performing repetitive tasks throughout the shift. Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and report maintenance needs promptly.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.30 per hour

Work Location:

In person