Custodian

Night Custodian (3:00pm-11:30pm)

Summary:

The Custodian will perform daily cleaning, minor maintenance, yard duties, and assigned tasks in order to provide a clean and healthy learning environment in all school district facilities.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
Responsibilities:
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and burnish floors, as well as vacuums and shampoos carpets, as applicable; cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms; cleans and dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces as assigned; removes and disposes of waste products daily; maintains clean custodial closets.
• Performs minor non-cleaning maintenance tasks of facility, including but not limited to changing light bulbs, changing toilet seats, unclogging toilets, changing ceiling tiles, touching up paint, securing window(s), delivering supplies, setting up for facility activities/meetings, and assembling/moving furniture.
• Follows a lawn and facility maintenance program, including but not limited to mowing (pushing and/or riding), weeding, weed-eating, edging, trimming, fertilizing, minor plant replacement, mulching, blowing off sidewalks/curbs, watering, pressure washing, and graffiti removal, as appropriate.
• Opens or closes and secures facility, including but not limited to gates, doors, windows, and alarm systems. Turns on/off all lights, making sure that grounds and facility are free of debris and hazards. Responds to emergencies by securing the perimeter.
• Performs work duties independently and/or as part of a custodial crew depending upon the nature of the task, works cooperatively in group situations, exhibits tact and consideration,

displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, offers assistance and support to co-workers, and works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Assumes modified duties and responsibilities of the Head Custodian or Custodial Crew Leader in the event of absence or vacancy.
• Possess basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed. Wear School Board provided uniform daily.

Safety & Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in large scale housekeeping, custodial, or building and grounds maintenance work.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: All new and current employees are highly encouraged to complete the Custodial Operations Career Advancement training program through Hillsborough County Public Schools.

Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations. Must possess basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.

Mathematical Skills: Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills: Internal HCPS email system and HCPS district website as appropriate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting/smelling, near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.

Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds; over 55 pounds requires a 2-person lift.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise intensity: 3, moderate; extreme cold, extreme heat, wet/humid, work with cleaning chemicals - wear eye protection, vibration/impact, work with or near heavy equipment, proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to electrical shock, fumes, or airborne particles

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.

All applicants must have an "ACTIVE" application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

Not Currently an Employee of our district?

- If you are seeking employment with Hillsborough County Public Schools, you can apply for the position by clicking the "Apply" button.

Are you a current employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools?

- Eligible employees can find and apply for positions on the new employee experience on the Infor System (GHR Employee Space). Click on Opportunities to explore current openings.

All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page.

Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position.

Please review the skills/competencies listed on your employee profile to determine your eligibility.

If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181.

You must ensure that you have the proper skills/competencies added to your employee profile PRIOR TO, OR SHORTLY AFTER, applying for any opening.

(Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer (same job at a different location))

Job description search: https://www2.sdhc.k12.fl.us/jobdescrs/

Salary Schedules

Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations