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During the application process you will select your preferred locations in the county.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, maintains clean and healthy facilities for students and staff by performing routine cleaning and grounds maintenance.
Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:
- Extended hours
- Inclement weather conditions
- Overtime as needed
- Summer hours
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cleans and disinfects offices, classrooms, bathrooms, gymnasiums, locker rooms, auditorium/multipurpose rooms, halls, and stairs including stocking bathrooms.
- Collects trash and recyclable materials from classrooms, shops, offices, bathrooms, and grounds; transport and dispose in proper containers.
- Checks to ensure all door and windows are locked in assigned work area; and secures building at the end of shift and sets alarm.
- Moves furniture and other objects and transports as needed.
- Operates, cleans, and cares for power cleaning equipment and other cleaning materials and supplies according to written and oral instructions.
- Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles, makes minor repairs, and reports building and equipment deficiencies needing repair.
- Assists with delivering instructional and custodial supplies to storage or other facility location.
- Clears snow and ice and places sand on entryways, walkways, steps, and landings to provide safe passageway.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.
Experience
- None required; and
- One (1) year cleaning of buildings and grounds preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Ability to learn the methods and practices of custodial work.
- Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to be detail-oriented.
- Good customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
Driving Requirements
LEADERSHIP ROLE
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
- Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Talking: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
- Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
Exposure
- Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
- Work in high, precarious places: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Communicable diseases: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Fumes or airborne particles: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
- Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 percent of the time
- Vibration: under 1/3 percent of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
- Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time
Travel Requirements
Employee Safety Statements
- The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
- Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
- The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.
JOB INFORMATION
| Approved Date: |
4/1/2024 |
| Established Date: |
1/1/1971 |
| Title Code: |
E44307 |
| Title: |
CUSTODIAN: I |
| Alternate Title: |
Custodian I |
| Reports to Generic: |
Manager;Principal |
| Reports to Specific: |
MANAGER: NIGHT QUALITY CONTROL; PRINCIPAL |
ORGANIZATION
| Division: |
Operations |
| Business Unit: |
Facilities |
| Department: |
Operations & Logistics Support |
| Negotiated Agreement: |
American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) |
HR JOB INFORMATION
| Unit: |
III |
| Days Worked: |
260 |
| FLSA Exemption Status: |
Non-Exempt |
| Grade: |
AG05
Click HERE to view salary scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 3 - AFSCME).
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| Essential Job: |
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| Months Worked: |
12 |
| Hours Worked: |
8 |
| Job Family: |
Custodial and Plant Operations |
| Sub-Function: |
Custodial Services |