Janitor

1737 W VISTA WAY near BELLA MENTE MONTESSORI ACADEMY, Vista CA

Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Operations Coordinator, maintain school and facilities, furniture and equipment, in a clean, sanitary, safe and secure condition on an assigned shift. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Clean doors, walls, ceilings, floors and windows; dust, clean and polish furniture and equipment. Clean and disinfect lavatories, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; clean and disinfect drinking fountains; clean and refill paper and other sanitary dispensers. Clean chalkboards and whiteboards; empty and clean waste containers. Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, oil and buff floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets; operate equipment such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners. Clean break areas, cafeterias, kitchens and athletic fields and gymnasiums. Clean and maintain custodial equipment and storage room; monitor inventory and request needed supplies; order, receive, stock and maintain custodial inventory; prepare maintenance requests as assigned. Participate in the thorough cleaning and restoration of assigned areas during school vacation periods. Maintain safety and security of assigned area; replace light bulbs and turn out lights; check windows and doors to assure that they are securely locked; report sanitary and safety hazards to proper authorities; remove graffiti. Perform minor maintenance and repair to custodial equipment, furniture and fixtures as necessary; perform minor painting and plumbing work as directed. Move and set-up furniture and equipment for meetings, concerts and events; rearrange furniture and equipment as required; setup and strike chairs, bleachers and other equipment; set-up lighting and sound systems as assigned. Maintain clean and attractive school grounds. Pick up paper and other refuse from grounds; sweep walkways; raise and lower flags; remove gum. Communicate with supervisors and receive work orders for special projects; respond to emergency situations as necessary. Performs as a working janitorial supervisor, directs activities of assistant custodians, schedules work, spot checks work performed, evaluated janitor performance, and checks janitorial timesheets for accuracy. Orders cleaning and maintenance supplies for the building, maintains an inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies, issues supplies, monitors supply needs and usage and controls use of supplies and materials within budget limitations. Perform routine grounds keeping responsibilities as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Institutional cleaning methods, materials, safe work practices and equipment. Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, furniture, walls and fixtures. Health and safety regulations. Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work. Basic requirements for the safe maintenance of assigned facilities. Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Ability to: Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards. Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order and provide proper security. Perform minor, non-technical repairs. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and timelines. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: Indoor and outdoor environment. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Physical Abilities: Standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist. Pushing and pulling cleaning equipment. Lifting and moving heavy furniture. Climbing ladders and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to replace lights in high places.