Job Description

The job of the Floater Custodian is necessary for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at various assigned
sites across the district; maintaining an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility for students, staff, and public at
district facilities; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events;
and minimizes property damage, loss, and liability exposure.

This position reports to the Maintenance & Custodial Services Office.

This position works 12 months/260 days.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Driver's License

Experience: Job-related experience is required.

Essential Functions

• Accepts work assignments in multiple buildings and across different shifts to provide buildings with appropriate custodial staffing.
• Assists with site snow removal and treating icy surfaces to ensure access and safety.
• Cleans assigned facilities and grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, gyms, multipurpose rooms, corridors, carpets, removes graffiti, windows, walls, restrooms, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, cafeteria, dump trash, etc.) to maintain a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Learns multiple building layouts and cleaning assignments for effective custodial assistance within the building as assigned.
• Arranges furnishings and equipment for meetings, classroom activities, and special events.
• Respond to immediate safety and operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, unauthorized persons, alarms, etc.) and take appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintain a functioning educational environment, to prevent injuries and ensure site safety; report issues to appropriate personnel.
• Replenishes classrooms and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer, etc.) to ensure adequate quantities for daily use.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, top scrub, moves furniture, etc.) for the purpose of completing a deep clean of the building ahead of the following school year while also working around summer construction, summer learning and ACPS partnerships.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) to ensure the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. lock doors, gates, alarms, turn off lights, take down flags, etc.) to minimize property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability to the district (by assignment).
• May perform duties as assigned to support the department and school division.
• Warehouse delivers a variety of items (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture, cleaning equipment, etc.); distribution of materials to the appropriate parties within the site.
• Receive and process incoming orders and provide thorough documentation. Follow safety precautions when operating equipment.
• Stay current with warehousing policies to contribute to a safe and appropriate work environment.
• Manage inventory count and ensure all product is rotated regularly to keep products ready for our team.
• Wear appropriate safety gear. Ensure equipment, trucks, and vans are properly maintained and receive repairs as necessary.
• Utilizes a computer and phone for reading and responding to email daily, participating in online training, submitting work orders, and utilizing other computer-based systems deployed throughout the district.
• Including but not limited to accessing run maps and shared documents, and completing computer-based training modules to maintain communication, knowledge, and skills.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to
meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform
the functions of the job include operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including
electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, chemicals, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent's,
and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: methods of industrial cleaning; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to perform manual, physical labor for up to eight hours a day/five days a week,
and use a variety of job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of
circumstances and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Problem solving
ability is required to follow prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to
moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the
job include: physical strength and stamina for performing job functions, adapting to changing work
priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of
a team; working with constant interruptions; being available on-call; displaying mechanical aptitude;
and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing
information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity
to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical
demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing ladders and balancing,
climbing up and down stairs, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and/or crawling and
significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 40% walking, and 55%
standing. The job is performed under temperature variations that includes working outside during
cold, snowy or icy conditions and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience Job related experience is desired.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

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