Custodian-19.75 Hours Weekly-Available Immediately

$34,278 - $34,278/Yr

Davidson County Schools - Lexington, NC

Part-time

Lexington, NC

About the position

The Custodian position at Davidson County Schools involves performing manual labor that encompasses a variety of housekeeping and minor building maintenance tasks. The role requires the use of various tools and light equipment to ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of school facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, windows, and restrooms, as well as replacing simple bulbs and paper supplies. The custodian is also responsible for building security and may engage in routine grounds maintenance. Employees in this role will work in both indoor and outdoor environments and may be exposed to various hazards, including loud noises, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, chemicals, and human body fluids, necessitating adherence to OSHA requirements regarding bloodborne pathogens. The work is performed under regular supervision, with evaluations based on observation and inspection to assess the thoroughness of task completion. Essential job functions include vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, cleaning restrooms and fixtures, shampooing carpets, and buffing and waxing floors. The custodian will stock restrooms with necessary paper products and soap, replace bulbs and fuses, and perform minor plumbing repairs. Additional maintenance tasks involve removing leaves and debris, cleaning sidewalks and parking lots, locking and unlocking buildings, setting up rooms for meetings, moving furniture, hauling off trash, and ensuring that heating and air conditioning systems are functioning properly. The custodian will also operate power tools such as vacuum cleaners and steam cleaners, maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies. Other related tasks may be assigned by the Principal as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cleans buildings including floors, windows, and restrooms.
• Stocks restrooms with paper products and soap.
• Replaces bulbs, fuses, and performs minor plumbing repairs.
• Cleans sidewalks, parking lots, and porches.
• Locks and unlocks buildings and sets up rooms for meetings.
• Moves furniture and hauls off trash.
• Ensures heating and air conditioning systems are operating properly.
• Operates power tools and maintains inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Performs related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write.
• Combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Working knowledge of methods and techniques in custodial work.
• Familiarity with standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment for cleaning and maintenance.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with custodial work.
• Ability to work productively without close supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Required to obtain a CDL and Bus License.

Nice-to-haves

• Some knowledge of basic custodial and cleaning practices.