Custodian, Day - Bartow, United States - Polk County Public Schools

Polk County Public Schools

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Bartow, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Title:

Custodian, Day

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade, if non-union:

Pay Grade, if union:

AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs

Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:
AFSCME Custodian Union

Our Mission:

The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.

Custom Job Purpose:

This position exists to perform heavy manual work in cleaning tasks in and around schools, buildings and grounds.

Essential Functions of this Job:

Empties trash containers, pencil sharpeners and other receptacles. Cleans chalk trays and chalkboards. Dusts ledges, furniture, lights, etc. Replaces spent light bulbs. Refills restroom dispensers. Strips, cleans, burnishes, and applies finish to hard surface floors. Vacuums and shampoos carpets. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains. Assists in the maintenance of clean, safe and sanitary toilet, shower and dining room facilities. Washes walls, windows, and glass surfaces.

Uses tools, equipment and materials such as mops, power floor scrubber and buffer, vacuums, mop bucket and wringer, push and corn broom, floor and window squeegee, dust cloths, dustpans, finishes, toilet bowl mops and brushes, ladders, dollies, insecticides, germicides, bowl acid, cleaning agents, seals, lawn care tools such as lawnmowers and two-cycle equipment, and maintenance hand tools.

Follows instructions for proper use and mixture of chemicals and supplies.

Assists lunchroom and warehouse personnel in stacking of heavy crates, boxes, etc. Maintains cleanliness of dining rooms as assigned. Assists with the setups of facilities for meetings, classrooms, and events, etc.

Performs maintenance work at school plant by using lawnmower, power edger, hand lawn and garden tools and other tools related to lawn and shrub maintenance.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of the methods and equipment used in custodial tasks. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform work requiring strength. Ability to work continuous hours while standing. Ability to learn routine custodial and janitorial duties. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements:

Completion of eighth grade, providing proof, if attainable, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Work Context:

Requires standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines.

Physical Environment:

Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing between 20 and 50 pounds.

Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires exposure to outdoor elements, including weather changes, foliage, insects. Requires the handling and use of cleaning solvents and solutions. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

Local Code:

0256

EEO5:

52

Approval Date:

Mon Jun :00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)

Date Last Revised:

12/31/1899

The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.