Custodian - School Janitor

Job Title

Custodian - School Janitor

Endless Horizons

Milwaukee, WI

$16.20/hr

Performs general maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping duties on Center grounds and surrounding areas.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; empty and clean ash trays and cigarette urns; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard-surface floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools—including buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high-pressure washers, high-speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees—for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure the building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows, reporting any unauthorized occupants, and turning off lights.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies as directed.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs within sixteen feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows; clean blinds; launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, CPR, and working relationships.
• Call in work orders.
• Assist in the instruction and supervision of student help.
• Assist with inventory control and security.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Previous custodial experience preferred.

High School Diploma or GED.

Valid State Driver’s License.

While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. Occasionally must sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; taste and smell. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Work exposed to outdoor weather conditions occasionally. Noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Recreational Facilities