Baldwin County Public Schools is hiring: Custodian in Fairhope

Custodians Needed for Baldwin County Schools

Job Goals:

• To provide excellent custodial and facilities operation services to ensure clean, safe, well maintained, comfortable and efficient educational and work environments for students and
• personnel of the Baldwin County schools.
• To assist supervisors and school system administrators in the diagnosis, prevention, and
  correction of facilities problems or unsafe conditions
• To assist with the effective management of school system equipment, fiscal and material
  resources, personnel, and properties. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under
  the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Demonstrated skills using standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of
  the maintenance trade.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning
  furniture, floors, walls, windows, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures and in making routine
  repairs.
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions and demonstrate effective interpersonal
  skills.
• Ability to read and follow plans, directions, and lay-outs for maintenance projects.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to make estimates of time and material needed for efficient project completion.
• Ability to work in locations involving heights or confined spaces; to work indoors and
  outdoors year-round in noisy, crowed environments, and inclement weather.
• Ability to climb and work from scaffolding, ladders, and heights.
• Ability to engage in prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and
  reaching.
• Strength and agility to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force.
• Ability to effectively perform simultaneous projects and initiatives while meeting multiple
  deadlines.
• High level of personal initiative and ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, shift work or holidays if necessary.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the Board may require

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Provides services to ensure a safe, secure and healthy work and learning environment at the
  school.
• Demonstrates a sound working knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in
  cleaning floors, walls, windows, light fixtures and plumbing fixtures.
• Performs custodial work that ensures an efficient and effective balance between operation
  and preventive custodial services for the schools.
• Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors according to established schedules and
  procedures.
• Demonstrates skill, safety, and knowledge when operating equipment and using materials
  to care for lawns, plants, floors, furniture, and fixtures.
• Uses proper safety equipment as appropriate when performing maintenance duties.
• Stores, uses, and disposes of chemicals, cleaners, and products efficiently, safely, and in
  accordance with established procedures and instructions.
• Delivers supplies to offices and classrooms.
• Moves, sets up, re-arranges, or removes furniture as directed.
• Ensures that debris is picked up, restrooms are cleaned, floors are swept and mopped,
  garbage receptacles are emptied, fixtures and furnishings are dusted, and facilities are made
  sanitary, safe, and attractive according to established schedules and industry standards.
• Follows an effective program of grounds-keeping and grass cutting for assigned outdoor
  areas and school properties according to assigned schedule.
• Assists in regular, routine inspection of buildings and grounds for safety hazards, repairs, or
  service and reports needs or solves issues according to established school system
  procedures.
• Follows established guidelines for dealing with emergency repair problems with efficiency.
• Maintains and reports inventory of materials and supplies as needed and reports need for
  additional supplies and equipment for purchase to supervisor(s); includes supplies for
  bathroom tissue, hand towels, cleaners, deodorizers, and other necessary materials and
  supplies.
• Cooperates with other school system staff members in maintaining high standards in the
  maintenance program.
• Follows written and verbal instructions and communicates effectively with others (custodial
  staff, vendors, school staff, students, parents, community members).
• Uses effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member.
• Engages in professional growth, ongoing training, and demonstrates professional ethics.
• Engages in required orientations, trainings, safety instruction, and meetings as required for
  effective job performance and/or advancement.
• Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for
  improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate
  administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a
  timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate
  manner.
• Properly uses and cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system
  and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools,
  equipment, and inventory.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state,
  federal, and local regulations.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by principal and/or supervisor(s). 

Terms of Employment: Ten- or twelve-month position with the Board’s salary schedule.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Baldwin County Board
of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

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