Cleaner - Northwest High School

Cleaner - Northwest High School - 12 Months/20hrs

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(Resume and civil service application required.) This is a labor position involving performance of cleaning duties in the upkeep of building interiors, furniture, and fixtures for a department, agency, hospital, or school. Work involves following simple routines and procedures in accomplishing tasks. This position is distinguished from entry-level custodial positions by absence of responsibility for minor maintenance work such as plumbing and carpentry.

Employees may work split shifts. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Custodian or Head Custodian who assigns cleaning tasks and inspects completed work. Does related work as required.

• Cleans and washes bathroom facilities
• Sweeps, wet mops and dust mops hard surface floors, hallways, stairwells, and entrance ways
• Dusts, polishes, and cleans office and school furniture, electrical fixtures, woodwork, stair railings, radiators, and venetian blinds
• Washes marks, stains, and fingerprints from walls, tables, chairs, desks, cupboards, counters and glass
• Vacuums carpets and stuffed furniture
• Empties ashtrays, wastebaskets, and pencil sharpeners into large trash containers
• Cleans and washes lavatory fixtures
• Fills dispensers with soap and disposable paper products
• Secures and locks windows and office and classroom doors
• Turns off lights and unplugs small electrical appliances
• Straightens office, classroom, and cafeteria furniture
• May wash chalkboards and chalk trays
• May wash windows
• May set up cafeteria or conference room for movies, programs etc.

• Working knowledge of building cleaning procedures, materials, and equipment
• Working knowledge of cleansing agents and proper applications
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, especially as printed on cleansing agents
• Ability to operate a vacuum cleaner
• Willingness to perform repetitive cleaning tasks
• Ability to use cleansing agents and electrical equipment safely
• Dependability
• Conscientiousness
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of theul>
  Qualifications

  There are no education or experience qualifications for this position.

  Special Requirements for Appointment in School Districts and BOCES