Job Description

POSITION INFORMATION:

Supervisor:Area Supervisor / Building PrincipalSchedule:12 months; 8 hours/dayStatus:Full-Time26-27 Salary Range:$16.20 - $26.82 /hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine custodial duties, such as emptying trash and dusting furniture, fixtures, walls, and equipment.
• Vacuums, sweeps mops and machine scrubs throughout the school building, to include hallways, classrooms, cafeteria, library, offices, and gym.
• Sanitizes cafeteria tables, water fountains and restroom facilities, to include toilets, counter tops, and sinks. Cleans windows and mirrors. Stocks paper products as needed.
• Checks building exterior and interior for cleanliness and possible damage. Maintains grounds and parking lot, clearing areas of paper and debris..
• Prepares buildings for special meetings and events. Moves furniture, sets up chairs as needed and cleans after the event.
• Performs minor repairs and assembles furniture and equipment as needed.
• Notifies supervisor or principal of broken or damaged items or areas that require a work order.
• Assists in loading and unloading delivery trucks.
• Ability to complete basic cleaning tasks as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience as a custodian is preferred.
• Knowledge of the cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work, and the ability to use them safely, economically and efficiently.
• Requires ability to measure, handle, and label chemicals correctly.
• Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance and supplies, and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to get along well with students, officials, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with fellow employees, school staff, and the public.
• Some assignments may require travel from one location to another. A valid driver's license may be required.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Work requires regular lifting, stooping, bending.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform all required tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and climate conditions.
• Ability to lift, move, transport supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with manual or mechanical assistance and utilizing appropriate safety gear as per OSHA guidelines.

HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

• Work requires exposure to cleaning liquids and other potentially toxic substances.
• Some cleaning activities may require exposure to blood, excrement, urine and other body fluids.
• Work involves some exposure to heat and dust. Position requires work during evening/night shifts.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform all required tasks.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. Please provide the following:

• Resume � recommended, if available

Only complete applications will be considered.

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; (757) 727-2300. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.