Second shift 2pm – 11pm Monday – Friday

Minimum Qualification:
•    High school diploma or GED equivalent; no previous experience required.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

•    Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
•    Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
•    Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
•    Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
•    Reports need and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.
•    Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
•    Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
•    Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
•    May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to supervisors.
•    May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
•    Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, and equipment.

• Understanding of safety practices related to custodial work (e.g., proper lifting techniques, chemical safety, use of personal protective equipment).

• Familiarity with basic maintenance and sanitation standards in school or institutional environments.

• Awareness of and sensitivity to working in an educational setting with students who are blind or visually impaired.

Skills:

• Ability to operate custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, floor scrubbers, and carpet extractors.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness standards consistently.

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff, students, and supervisors.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain routine records as required.

• Dependability, reliability, and strong work ethic.

Ability
•    Basic ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, and to provide individualized support and feedback.
•    Basic ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
•    Advanced ability to understand and interpret codes, policies, regulations, and laws, age-appropriate activities, lesson planning, child development stages, and behavior management techniques.
•    Intermediate ability to operate necessary tools and machinery for work tasks. 
•    Basic ability to collaborate with others in various situations, interpreting data through specific yet varied methods, and using standardized procedures to operate equipment.
•    Intermediate ability to problem solve.
•    Basic ability to build and maintain relationships. 
•    Basic ability to work flexible hours and adapt to shifting work demands. 
•    Basic ability to demonstrate tact and patience. 
•    Intermediate ability to keep confidential information. 
•    Basic ability to interact with a variety of people and/or teams, handle different types of data for various purposes, and use specialized equipment related to the job.