Custodial Worker

Memphis Shelby County Schools•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Building Engineer, Lead Custodial Worker, and Zone Supervisor. Employees in this position perform various routine and special custodial assignments required to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for students in Memphis Shelby County Schools.

Requirements

Minimum of tenth (10th) grade
Must be able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Some commercial or institution housekeeping experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and renews floor surfaces utilizing floor scrubbing and polishing machines, vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines and other motorized cleaning equipment.
Cleans door mats, boiler flues, light fixtures, lamps, window shades/blinds, drinking fountains, chalkboards, walls, rails, heating/air-conditioning units and trash containers as instructed.
Dusts/polishes furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windowsills, doors, trim and related furnishings.
Washes and/or cleans interior and exterior window and door glass.
Turns in sweeping mop heads, wet mop heads and wiping cloths for washing at Mop Laundry.
Cleans and services lavatories, restrooms, locker rooms and shower rooms.
Removes broken glass, paper, and debris from grounds, play areas and parking lots.
Cleans cooling towers and changes air filters.
Sweeps or shovels snow and ice from outside steps, walks, fire escapes, building entrance and connecting walks as required.
Collects wastepaper, boxes, and other debris; empties into appropriate outside waste containers.
Moves furniture such as teacher's desks, file cabinets, bookcases, tables, chairs, student desks, and miscellaneous items and equipment as instructed.
Replace burned out lamps, broken windows, door glass, window shades and blinds as instructed.
Perfoms duties that require the use of ladders.
Reports to supervisor, items that need repair, or any unsafe equipment or condition.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.