Custodian I - PT

Unclassified - Red Oak, NC

Part-time - Entry Level

Red Oak, NC

About the position

The Custodian I position at Nash County Public Schools involves performing routine manual work focused on cleaning and maintaining the facilities at Red Oak Elementary. The role requires adherence to established cleaning practices and schedules, ensuring that all tasks are completed to the standards set by the school. The custodian will work under direct supervision, with frequent inspections to ensure compliance with cleanliness standards. The position is essential for maintaining a safe and clean environment for students and staff, and any issues that arise will be referred to a lead worker or supervisor for resolution. The custodian's responsibilities include scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, and polishing floors in various areas of the school, including classrooms, hallways, and closets. Additional tasks involve washing windows, woodwork, walls, and other surfaces, as well as cleaning restroom fixtures and replenishing supplies such as tissue, towels, and soap. The custodian will also be responsible for emptying wastebaskets, locking and unlocking doors, sorting materials for recycling, changing light bulbs, and reporting any damages or repairs needed to the supervisor. Furthermore, the custodian may assist the Maintenance Department with filter changes in mechanical equipment and perform grounds maintenance tasks such as trimming hedges and picking up debris as assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs, dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors in rooms, hallways and closets.
• Dusts and arranges furniture.
• Washes windows, woodwork, walls and other surfaces.
• Scrubs and cleans restroom fixtures.
• Replenishes tissue, towels, and soap in rest rooms, kitchens and classroom facilities.
• Empties wastebaskets and other trash receptacles.
• Locks and unlocks doors.
• Sorts and stores material for recycling program.
• Changes light bulbs in classrooms and hallways.
• Reports to supervisor any damages or needed repairs.
• Picks up paper and other trash in school building or on school grounds.
• Assists the Maintenance Department with filter changing in mechanical equipment.
• Trims hedges, picks up debris and performs other grounds related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions.

Nice-to-haves

• Successful work experience.