Custodian - North Carolina, United States - Johnston County Public Schools

    Johnston County Public Schools
    Johnston County Public Schools North Carolina, United States

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    Full time
    Description

    Title: Custodian

    Site: Cleveland Middle

    Reports To: Principal

    Term: 12 months

    HEAD CUSTODIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

    Under the supervision of the Principal, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc. Employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies.

    SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
  • Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.
  • Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.
  • Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.
  • Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.
  • Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.
  • Replaces burned-out light bulbs.
  • Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.
  • Ability to supervise and work effectively with others.
  • Ability to estimate long-range requirements for custodial supplies.

    • ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Raises and lowers flags at start and end of workday.
  • Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.
  • May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday.
  • May turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.
  • May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required.
  • Must be eligible to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and no greater than 50 lbs.
  • Attends job related training classes and workshops.
  • Completes any other duties as assigned.