Definition:

Under supervision, to maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly and secure manner following a predetermined schedule; and to do other related work as required.

Example of Duties:

• Sweep, mop, strip, wax and seal floors
• Vacuum rugs and carpets
• Dust, wash and polish furniture and woodwork
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrels
• Clean restrooms, locker rooms and showers
• Wash windows and walls
• Polish metalwork
• Clean chalkboards
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multi-purpose rooms or classrooms for special events or meetings
• Replace light bulbs and lighting tubes
• Clean window coverings, such as drapes and blinds
• Pick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas and the areas adjacent to the school facilities
• Sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to the school buildings
• Perform emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling and illness
• May raise and lower flags and lock and unlock gates and doors; may set security systems
• May perform minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operational
• May occasionally perform routine ground maintenance functions
• Assist in reporting and preventing facility vandalism

Qualifications: 

 Knowledge of:

• Basic cleaning methods, procedures and techniques
• Cleaning materials, supplies and equipment
• Safe working methods and procedures

Ability to:

• Perform moderately heavy manual activities
• Efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies and equipment
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions

 Education:

 High School Diploma or equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

 Experience:

• Six months of experience involved with the care and cleaning of buildings and facilities.