Building Custodian

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
JOB OVERVIEW


Under the guidance of supervisory staff, this role involves comprehensive cleaning and custodial responsibilities for the upkeep of the interiors and exteriors of educational facilities. This position may involve working as part of a mobile cleaning team or at a designated facility of less than 30,000 square feet, alongside performing various related tasks as necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct thorough cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing of floors in classrooms, offices, staircases, hallways, and entryways.
2. Strip, re-wax, and polish floors utilizing industrial-grade scrubbers and polishers.
3. Vacuum and shampoo carpeted areas using appropriate equipment.
4. Utilize disinfectants and cleaning solutions to maintain hygiene standards; replenish supplies such as toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels in restrooms.
5. Dust and polish various surfaces and furnishings throughout the facility, including classrooms and offices.
6. Maintain cleanliness of chalkboards and other surfaces through damp wiping.
7. Empty ashtrays, wastebaskets, and other refuse containers to ensure proper waste disposal.
8. Lift and rearrange furniture, office equipment, and draperies as needed.
9. Organize storage areas for boxes and office supplies.
10. Clean both the interior and exterior surfaces of windows at street level.
11. Manage snow removal and salt spreading either manually or using snow removal equipment.
12. Operate and properly store power equipment and hoses after use.
13. Remove debris and litter from building floors and surrounding grounds.
14. Operate refuse compactors and manage flag raising and lowering duties as required.
15. Eliminate graffiti from walls and other surfaces.
16. Set up seating arrangements in auditoriums or halls as needed.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Heavy lifting required:

This position necessitates the ability to exert between fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds of force occasionally, or twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) pounds of force frequently, or ten (10) to twenty (20) pounds of force consistently to move objects.

The role requires physical capabilities such as stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, and manipulating objects, along with the ability to see and hear effectively. Occasional near visual acuity is also necessary.

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