Custodian I - Shift 2 - Abingdon Elementary School - Internal Applicants Only

Harford County Public Schools - MD • Bel Air, MD

387d • $33,760 - $47,116

About The Position

The Custodian I position at Abingdon Elementary School involves performing routine cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. This is a full-time twelve-month position, specifically for internal candidates only. The role requires the selection of appropriate equipment and supplies for cleaning various areas within the school, including classrooms, offices, and corridors. The custodian will also be responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in lavatories, cleaning windows and light fixtures, and assisting with cafeteria duties and snow removal. The position may require lifting heavy items and performing lawn maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum ninth grade education required.
• One year of experience in a custodial, mechanical trade or related area, preferred.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Individuals may be required to hold and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate equipment and supplies and sweeps and cleans floors in shops, classrooms, offices, corridors and any other areas assigned in the building.
• Uses brooms, brushes, mops, power-operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, carpet sweepers, liquid floor finishes, dust absorbers, and other custodial equipment and supplies.
• Collects and disposes of trash, scrap, and garbage.
• Unloads supplies, delivers to proper storage areas, and positions on shelves or storage racks.
• Moves furniture, office equipment, and other items or supplies which necessitate the lifting of heavy or bulky articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Maintains lavatories ensuring a clean and sanitary condition.
• Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors, walls, and partitions; cleans and deodorizes wash basins and other lavatory equipment.
• Washes and cleans windows, light fixtures, ventilators, and other items which may require climbing in excess of fifteen feet and/or erecting scaffolding.
• Cleans and polishes desks, chairs, tables, cabinets, and other office or classroom equipment.
• Assists cafeteria personnel by lifting cartons or sacks of food or cafeteria supplies.
• Assists in snow removal by shoveling snow, spreading chemicals, sweeping, or as otherwise directed.
• Performs lawn and playground maintenance including spreading mulch, mowing, trimming, and weed control.
• Responds and assists during emergency situations including but not limited to inclement weather assignments, vandalism and emergency repairs.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual and family medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Pension
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees