Custodian

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Hours:

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Custodian, 4 Hour, will perform daily cleaning, minor maintenance, yard duties, and assigned tasks in order to provide a clean and healthy learning environment in all school district facilities.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and burnishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets as applicable; cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms; cleans and dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces; removes and disposes of waste daily; maintains clean custodial closets.
• Performs minor non-cleaning maintenance tasks (e.g., changing light bulbs, toilet seats, unclogs toilets, ceiling tiles, touch-up paint, securing windows, delivering supplies, setting up for facility activities/meetings, assembling and moving furniture).
• Follows lawn and facility maintenance tasks (mowing, weeding, edging, trimming, fertilizing, minor plant replacement, mulching, cleaning sidewalks/curbs, watering, pressure washing, graffiti removal as appropriate).
• Opens, closes, and secures the facility, including gates, doors, windows, and alarm systems; turns on/off lights; ensures grounds and facilities are free of debris and hazards; responds to emergencies by securing the perimeter.
• Works independently or as part of a custodial crew; demonstrates teamwork, tact, and professionalism; maintains a positive outlook and supports co-workers; assists and resolves conflicts as needed.
• Assumes modified duties of the Head Custodian or Custodial Crew Leader in the absence of the incumbent and performs other duties as assigned.
• Possesses basic working English language skills.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in large-scale housekeeping, custodial, or building and grounds maintenance.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  All new and current employees are encouraged to complete the Custodial Operations Career Advancement training program through Hillsborough County Public Schools.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; writes simple correspondence; effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Add/subtract two-digit numbers; multiply/divide with 10’s and 100’s; perform operations using money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions; deals with standardized situations with limited variables.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient with internal HCPS email system and HCPS district website as appropriate.

• Physical activities:
  Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Lifting:
  Up to 55 pounds; over 55 pounds requires a two-person lift.
• Reaching:
  Both dominant and non-dominant hands; overhead.
• Environmental conditions:
  
  Extreme cold/heat, wet/humid, noise, cleaning chemicals; wear eye protection; exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, fumes or airborne particles.

All applicants must have an active application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position. The district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, disability or age.

Note:

The district may provide veteran preferences in accordance with policy for eligible veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district. Attendance and punctuality, dependability, safety and security, teamwork, and other expectations may be defined by district policy.