Custodian Job at Normandy Schools Collaborative in Saint Louis

Primary Purpose:
Normandy Schools Collaborative is looking for Custodian. Perform a variety of custodial functions that will maintain a clean, healthy and safe work environment including maintaining floors; vacuuming, wet mopping, cleaning and stocking bathrooms, extracting of various floor surfaces; emptying and disposing of trash, dusting; mopping; and moving furniture/miscellaneous equipment as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Keeps equipment clean and in good working order.
• Assumes the responsibility for opening or closing or securing the building each school day.
• Shampoos carpets and remove soiled spots.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Follows and maintains a cleaning schedule that will include the cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
• Keeps the school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas neat and clean.
• Observes and informs supervisor of safety hazards.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash.
• Makes minor building repairs as needed and reports major repairs needed to the principal.
• Inspects machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Maintains an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and order additional supplies as needed.
• Moves furniture or equipment within the building as directed by the principal and or supervisor.
• Follows all safety codes and standards.
• Other duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Knowledge,Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic techniques of minor repairs and building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Ability to pass Basic Skills Test

Equipment Used:

Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, shampoo machine.

Physical Demands:

• Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing
• Heavy lifting and carrying
• Work outside and inside
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials
• Slippery or uneven walking surfaces
• Work on ladders
• Work alone

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee continuously is interacting with the public and staff. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.