Custodian - The Leona Group : Job Details

Job Type Part-timeDescriptionSUMMARYResponsible for keeping the school site and school materials clean and in good working order; identify potentially unsafe situations, and keep the physical plant and surrounding areas clean and free of debris.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Implement the directives of the School Leader or other designated supervisor with respect to cleaning the academy facility. May include cleaning classrooms, common areas, offices, restrooms, athletic facilities, or any inside or outside area of the school building and grounds.
• Report concerns about safety or health as related to the academy facility to the School Leader; whenever possible, immediately correct potentially unsafe situations in order to avoid injury to self, staff, students, visitors and others.
• Follow established guidelines related to universal precautions including blood-born pathogens procedures.
• May be responsible for ordering or purchasing cleaning materials or other supplies related to custodial work; follow procedures to ensure expenditures are properly documented and academy funds are properly handled.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members in completing assignments. May be responsible for coordination of work with facility landlord, if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing and speaking skills to enable staff member to understand and carry out supervisory instructions and to read and understand health and safety information (for example Material Safety Data Sheets).
• Ability to organize work to meet daily deadlines.
• May be required to work afternoon or evening shifts, depending on academy needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to perform custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, removing trash, which entails:
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Bending and twisting frequently throughout the work day
• Possible stair climbing depending on the facility