Primary Purpose:

Clean and maintain district facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations.

Qualifications:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment

Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Cleaning

1. Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors, chalkboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms.
2. Keep school building neat and clean.
3. Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash.
4. Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed.

Safety

10. Assist with opening and closing building each school day checking to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
11. Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency.
12. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
13. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Buffer, stripper, wet and dry vacuum cleaner, hand tools, and shampooer.
• Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
• Environment: Work inside, on slippery walking surfaces; frequent exposure to dust, toxic chemicals and materials; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.