This is a per diem substitute position.

 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and necessary

Reports To: Facilities Supervisor and Building Administrator

 

General Description: To provide students, staff and visitors with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways and play areas neat and clean at all times
• Shovels, plows and sands walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate
• Cleans classrooms daily and dusts as needed
• Cleans corridors daily and as needed throughout the day
• Scrubs, hoses down and disinfects toilets and floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily
• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and more frequently as necessary
• Perform yard keeping chores as necessary such as grass cutting, tree trimming to maintain the school. Grounds in a safe and attractive conditions
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
• Report immediately to the building administrator and facility supervisor when there is damage to any school property
• Remain on the school premises during school hours and during non school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required by the building administrator or facilities supervisor.
• Responsible for closing the building each school day and determining before leaving that all doors and  windows are secured, all lights (except those for safety reasons) are turned off and the alarm is turned on
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Building Administrator or Facilities Supervisor.
• Complies with all local, state and federal laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste
• Perform a variety of special cleaning operations; assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and District events; assisting other custodial staff
• Does other related work as required by the Head Custodian, Building Administrator and Facilities Director and/or Supervisor
• Must be punctual and reliable

 

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions:

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Department for further information.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms above head and from the floor.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.  The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb on to ladders and stepladders.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails, salt, bulk furniture and unloading trucks.  The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work using ladders, scaffolding, mechanical lifts and District vehicles.  Ability to spend most of the work day standing, lifting and walking.  Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and move heavier materials using appropriate equipment. Required to properly use safety equipment to prevent injury to self or others
• Must be able to unload trucks, move deliveries and distribute up to 100 pounds – distribute freight and school materials
• Must be able to climb a step stool or ladder

Terms of Employment:  Salary and work year as determined by the union contract

 

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support service personnel