School Janitorial Building Service Workers

Lanham MD

Description

Description: This job consists of routine janitorial work to maintain the cleanliness of an assigned school facility and grounds. An employee in this position performs cleaning and maintenance functions on the day or evening shift. Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments. Essential Job Functions: • Performs building inspections to ensure building security • Cleans buildings by sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, cleaning classrooms, vacuuming, wiping surfaces, etc. • Moves and stores furniture and equipment • Removes snow and ice • Ability to pick up and carry 65 pounds • Requires extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending, and lifting • Must be available for emergency calls Examples of Work: • General building maintenance: clean bathrooms, dust, wash windows, scrub walls, clean furniture, fill dispensers, move furniture, wash chalkboards and assist in the cafeteria, replace light bulbs and neon tubes, clean drinking fountains, clean trash cans, make minor repairs, check and clean equipment, open and secure building • Floor maintenance: pick up trash from floors, remove gum, vacuum, sweep, dry and wet mop, scrub, wax, and buff • Outdoor maintenance: pick up lawn debris, shovel snow, and clean sidewalks • Operate cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, scrubber, buffer, wet and dry mops, brooms • Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: • Ability to hear the normally spoken word at 25 feet • Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions • Ability to climb ladders and stairs • Ability to pick up and carry 65 pounds • Ability to stand for a prolonged period of time Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment • Knowledge of the English language so as to understand operating instructions for cleaning equipment and materials and safety and accident prevention • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally • Interact positively with students, administrators, co-workers, parents and community. Employee Safety: This employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job. The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.