Custodian III

JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 10/09/2024 POSTING NUMBER: M24/25.20.81.1 LOCATION: Plant Operations POSITION TITLE: Custodian III JOB DESCRIPTION: Human Resources announces an openning for Custodian III, full-time, 12-months, 2nd shift; Grade M-04 position. Serves as lead night custodian; Supervises and performs moderate and heavy cleaning tasks in school buildings or certain centers on an assigned shift, usually the evening/night or weekend shift (Monday-Friday, specifics will be discussed during interview). The work involves general custodial duties, maintaining building security at night, opening and locking-up building and being on call to respond to break-ins and emergencies. NOTE regarding work schedule/shift assignment: The work schedule is subject to change, depending upon the needs of APS. Incumbents in this class are hired for the position, not the work schedule or shift assignment. Once hired, an employee may be reassigned to another schedule or shift at the discretion of APS. RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS (The following may not include all duties performed; not all incumbents perform all essential functions delineated): Serve as lead night custodian , assigning and monitoring the work of lower level custodians; train, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates and participate in all phases of building cleaning activities. Instructs subordinates and sets expected levels of performance in cleaning, building and grounds maintenance, proper use of equipment, materials and supplies, and other routines. Ensure that prescribed maintenance standards are maintained with respect to equipment, property, and grounds. Participate in snow removal, lawn moving: including all other cleaning, preventative and routine maintenance activities. Ensure that proper safety and security precautions are observed; locks and unlocks doors, check the security of the building and grounds, activates the alarm system. Arranges/rearranges rooms for community activities and assists school and community groups that utilize the building. Transports and empties large trash containers into outdoors units. Moves and transports furniture, equipment, boxed textbooks, and other supplies, manually or with mechanical assistance; loads and unloads trucks; lowers flags. Other duties as assigned. NOTE HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS: Employee is exposed to potential chemical hazards and toxic substances when using cleaning liquids, solvents and solutions, to potential biological hazards when cleaning restrooms, and to potential physical hazards when operating custodian equipment. Work also exposes employee to dust, fumes and occasionally to adverse weather conditions. Work requires the frequent use of safety clothing and equipment and compliance with safety procedures. EXPERIENCE: Good knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in custodial work and the proper use and care of equipment. Thorough knowledge of the means of protecting self and others from potential hazard from exposure to blood born pathogens, excrement and other body fluids, and of safe effective cleaning and disposal methods. Skill in the use of a floor buffing, carpet shampooer and general building maintenance tools. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or completion of GED and considerable experience in public building custodial work, some of which shall have been at the Custodian II level; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform job responsibilities. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions, and to maintain records and prepare routine reports. Ability to interact effectively with administrators, staff members, representatives from county organizations and members of the community. Able to adjust hours as needed (schedule changes during the summer months). Must be screened and approved by our Plant Operations Office administrator. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you would like to apply for a position please follow these steps. 1. Log in to your application and select the appropriate application (Current APS employees interested in transferring must select the Employee Transfer Application ). If you are a new online application user, please regiser with the online system, then proceed to Step 2 . 2. Login to your application, select the appropriate application ( CLASSIFIED APPLICATION FOR NEW USERS ), click the Start Application button at the bottom of the page. 3. Click the Continue/Save button at the bottom of the each web page until you reach the Employment Openings page of the application. 4. On the Employment Openings page, click the Add Job button. 5. Select the position you would like to apply for from the drop down list. 6. Click the Add Another button to add a different position to your application or if you have finished click the Continue button and proceed to Step 7 . 7. Once you have finished selecting the job(s) click the Continue button at the bottom of each web page and submit the application. (You will need to complete the Applicant Testimony and Applicant's Authorization Statement every time you re-submit your application). 8. Click the Submit button on the left. 9. Click the Submit Application button to finish applying for an APS position(s). 10. Please do not contact the schools regarding job openings. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Outside applicants must submit an online CLASSIFIED application before the closing date. Current APS employees must submit an online TRANSFER in-district application (make sure to select the correct application). The term current employees does not apply to substitutes or hourly employees. We reserve the right not to process any incomplete application. It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability." APPLY TO: Please follow directions above. SALARY: Salary range based upon 24/25 pay plan. Newly hired employees with previous experience in their field may receive salary credit for up to five years of experience related to the job being filled. DAYS:

Created: 2024-11-05