Posted 6/16/2020
Job Title:
Custodian
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St. Genevieve Parish
4835 W Altgeld St
Chicago, Illinois
Description:
Position Summary:
The Custodian’s primary job function is to maintain the facility and grounds of the school in a sanitary, safe and attractive condition for students, staff and visitors.
The Custodian also provides equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and special functions.
Responsibilities:
• Clean school facilities as assigned (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, etc.) and in accordance with established cleaning schedule.
• Ensure standards of cleanliness and neatness are maintained.
• Prepare facilities for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, unlocking doors, sweeping/mopping, etc.)
• Disinfect and sanitize doorknobs, desks, tables, and other heavily touched areas.
• Remove graffiti from surfaces inside and outside the school and around school grounds.
• Keep windows and glass smudge free.
• Make daily rounds outside the school to remove debris including papers, beverage containers, landscaping material
• Arrange furnishings and equipment in preparation for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Remove garbage from the cafeteria after each meal period; removes food garbage to waste receptacles outside, replace liners and maintain garbage cans and gondolas in a clean, odor free condition.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and restock as needed (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops and buckets, brooms, etc.). Alert supervisor when inventory is below agreed to stocking levels.
• Support snow and ice removal duties including shoveling or snow blowing walks, stairs, etc. and spreading de-icing materials as needed.
• Respond to and report safety and or operational concerns. When in contact with hazardous materials, inform appropriate authorities to handle situation.
• Under the direction of Facilities Supervisor, help with repairs to facilities, furnishings and equipment as assigned.
• Change exterior signage including building banners and a street billboard (15’ height)
• Secure facilities and grounds as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Requirements:
• High School graduate, GED or equivalent.
• Previous working experience as a custodian a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate to others in writing.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Familiarity with basic PC skills, email and Internet.
• Proactively carry out duties.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate understanding, respect, and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.
Physical and Mental Requirements Functions:
• Ability to work outside in a variety of weather condition
• Climb ladders and stairs as necessary.
Percent of time action is required: 50 – 100% for the following: Seeing / Comprehension X Hearing X Walking/Standing X Lifting weight: up to 50 lbs X Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling X Hand/Finger Dexterity X Speaking X The above chart indicates the approximate amount of time the employee will be required to use each of these abilities.
Special Directions:
Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”
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