Custodian

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION VACANCY *POSITION: CUSTODIAN* *SCHOOL/PROGRAM: HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL* *APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE* *QUALIFICATIONS:* * Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.
E.
D.
Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.
E.
D.
as required by Kentucky law.
*KNOWLEDGE OF:* * Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.
* Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
* Proper lifting techniques.
*ABILITY TO:* * 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.
* Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.
* Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
* Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
* Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order and provide proper security.
* Perform minor non-technical repairs.
* Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
* Perform heavy physical labor.
* Understand and follow oral and written directions.
* Meet schedules and time lines.
* Communicate effectively with others.
* Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.
*JOB GOAL:* * 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.
*PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:* * 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.
* 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, asbestos 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 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 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, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.
* Shovel, plow and sand walks and steps as directed.
* 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.
* Perform related duties as assigned.
*RESPONSIBLE TO: * Custodial Supervisor Mgr.
/Building Principal *CONTRACT: *235 days; 8 hours daily Days will be adjusted for the remainder of the school year.
*SALARY: *$14.
74/HOURLY @ 0 EXPERIENCE *APPLICATION PROCEDURE:* * Complete the *online* application at: _https://www.
covington.
kyschools.
us_; click district; click employment.
* *In-district applicants complete the Internal application and apply to the posting.
* * *Out-of-district applicants complete the Classified application and apply to the posting.
* * *Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at aisha.
payne@covington.
kyschools.
us* * *For information regarding the position contact Keith Mitchell at keith.
mitchell*_@covington.
kyschools.
us_ * _All applications will be evaluated and screened.
_ *An Equal Opportunity Employer* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $14.
74 - $23.
66 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Public school Schedule: * Year round work Ability to commute/relocate: * Covington, KY 41014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Custodial: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person