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CLASSIFICATION
12SHIFT: Nights- (2:00pm to 9:00 pm) 35 hrs./wk. - 52 wks./yr.*hours may change during school recess periodsSALARY: *Salary listed is union step compensation. Outside applicants start at Step 1
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:The custodian under the general direction of the Head Custodian will be responsible for daily, school recess and summercleaning, security, conservation of utilities and grounds, including snow removal. The custodian will also be responsibleto assist in the operation and minor maintenance of the various building systems such as lighting, plumbing, electrical,heat and ventilation, etc. using established practices and procedures within a public school building.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:1. Cleans and maintains, by established standards, designated spaces, equipment, etc. by performing specific dutiessuch as: vacuuming, dry and wet mopping, wet dusting, washing and disinfecting as well as removal of spots/stainsfrom surfaces and floors, cleaning glass, applying floor-finish and other related floor-care duties.
Responsible for cleaning a commercial kitchen2. Request, proportion and use chemicals, equipment and other supplies.3. Collect and dispose of garbage and other waste per district guidelines.4. To move or assist in moving furniture and equipment within assigned area.5. Maintain building and grounds security within the assigned cleaning area as well as notification to the properauthorities in case of emergency.6. Written communication with Head Custodian as required.7. Grounds work to surrounding areas including such duties as: raking, sweeping, shoveling, snow removal,maintaining shrubs, trees and other vegetation.8.
To do minor repair work on buildings or equipment, or to assist maintenance staff when necessary.9. Assist staff, students and visiting public utilizing facilities, (set-up, clean-up), where necessary.10. Responsible for snow removal outside of regular work hours.11. Other related duties as required by the Head Custodian.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:A knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment used in public school buildings and surrounding grounds, toinclude, but not limited to: commercial floor machines, vacuums, ladders, cleaning carts, lawn mowers, trimmers, handtrucks and snow removal equipment; must have a basic knowledge of mechanical systems (switches and breakers),aswell as heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; theability to readily understand and carry out directions, both oral and written; the ability to communicate clearly andconcisely, both orally and in written form; the ability to develop effective working relationships with staff, students, parentsand the community; manual dexterity and the ability to perform duties with an awareness of school departmentrequirements and policies. All new hires may be required to pass a pre-employment physical.
EDUCATION:Such as may be gained through graduation from a senior high school or equivalent (GED) preferred and/or three to sixmonths related experience preferred. General literacy skills required. Resume must be submitted by all applicants. Please mention posting number in your letter of application.
WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR, OR DISABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.