Custodian - Newton Parrish - Evening - 187 days
Owensboro Public Schools
- Newton, AL Parrish, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Previous custodial experience preferred
- Must meet the requirements for criminal record checks as specified by Kentucky State Law
- Understand written and verbal instructions.
- Understand and follow safety procedures.
- Operate vacuums and other related equipment.
- Safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Lift and manipulate heavy objects.
- Read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
- 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.
- Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
- Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend maintenance repairs to appropriate authority' maintain security of building; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions of rules to supervisor.
- 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.
- Clean Venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor non-technical repairs as needed.
- Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn the alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.
- Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.
- 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.
- Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.
- Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blowers as assigned.
- Shovel, plow and sand walks and steps as directed.
- Trim areas around buildings and grounds using push lawn mower and power trimming equipment.
- Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.
- Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.
- Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Acts in accordance with the by-laws and policies as set forth by the Owensboro Board of Education, KRS and KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
- Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Owensboro Public Schools.
- Reports to work promptly and on a regular basis.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shifts.
- Perform heavy physical labor.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Repetitive movement
- Must be able to kneel, squat, and sit on the floor for long periods of time.
- Must be able to bend at the waist, twist, and turn
- Standing and walking intermittently throughout a typical work day
- Lifting up to and over 50lbs.
- Standing for long periods of time.
- Hand and finger dexterity.
- Bending, pushing, and moving throughout the day.
- Classified benefits package
- Number of days per year:187
- Number of hours per day:8
- Classification: Non-exempt