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Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site; sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.
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Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as assigned; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.
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Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
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Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or rules to supervisor.
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Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboards, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.
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Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.
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Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.
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Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
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Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.
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Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.
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Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
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Shovel, plow and sand walk and steps as directed.
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Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
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Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
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Maintain regular attendance.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
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Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
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Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.
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Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
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Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
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Maintain tools and equipment signed in clean working order and provide proper security.
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Perform minor non-technical repairs.
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Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
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Perform heavy physical labor.
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Understand and follow oral and written directions.
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Meet schedules and time lines.
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Communicate effectively with others.
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Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
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Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
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Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
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Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
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Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds
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Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.