Custodian, Entry Level Candidate Pool at Hcpss, General

Custodian, Entry Level Candidate Pool at Hcpss in General. Full-time. Est. up to $40k. Apply with swipeandhired.

ABOUT US The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. DESCRIPTION T h is job c on s is t s of ro u t i ne w ork to m a i nt a in t h e c lea n l ine s s of an a ssi g ned fa ci l i ty and g rounds. A n e m plo y ee in th i s c l as s , und e r t he s upe r v i s i on o f an ad m ini s t r a t o r or m ana g e r , rec e i v es g ener a l d ir e c t ion a nd l ead e r s h ip fr o m a day or ni g ht c us t od i al s up er v iso r . T h is e m plo y ee p e rf o r m s clea n ing and m a i nt e n a nce f un c tio n s on the d ay or e v en i ng sh i f t. Wo r k is e v a l ua t ed t h rou g h obs e r v a t i on w hile w o rk is in p r o g ress a nd by ins p e c t ion o f co m pl et ed ass i g n m en t s . PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences . (1) year experience as a custodian in a school system or building maintenance is desired by not required . ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Perf o r m s bu i l ding i n spe c t i o ns t o ens u re b ui lding s e cu ri ty . C leans bu i l d in g s by sweep i n g , dus t in g , m oppin g , scr u bbin g , se a l i n g , buf f in g , w a s hing roo m s, v acuu m in g , w ashing su r f a ces, e t c. Perf o r m s g round m a i nten a n ce by m o w in g , w a t e r in g , sw eeping and w e ed i ng . Mo v es and s t o res f u rn i tu r e and eq u ip m ent . R e m o v es snow and ice . R equ i r es ex t en s i v e wal k in g , s t o o pin g , pus h in g , ca r r y i ng , c l i m bin g , bend i ng and l if ting . Must be available for emergency calls . Performs g ener a l b u i l ding m a i nten a n c e including cleaning roo m s, cleaning w indo w s, scrub bing c l e an f ur n it u re, fill ing disp e ns e rs, m o v ing f urn i t u re, wash ing ch alk boa r d s and c l e a n ing t r a y s, as sistin g in the c a fe t e ri a, r e p l a c ing l i g ht b u lbs and ne o n tu b es, re m o v ing g u m , c l ean ing d r in k ing foun t a i ns , c l e an ing t r a sh c a ns, m a k ing m inor r ep a ir s , ch e ck ing and c l e a n ing eq u ip m en t , o p en ing and sec u r ing b u i l ding . Conduc t s routine f loor m a i n ten a nc e to inc lude p ick ing up t r ash from flo o rs, removing g u m , vacuum ing sw eep ing , dry ing and wet m op ping , s crubbing , w ax ing and b u ff ing . Performs o utdoor m a i nte n anc e including p ick ing up lawn deb r is, shoveling sn o w , cut ting lawns , c lean ing s i dewal k s , op e ra t ing g ras s - cu t t ing equ i p m ent . O pe r a te s c le a ning eq u ip m en t to include v acuum c l e an e r, s c rub b e r, bu f f e r, w et and d ry m ops , b r oo m s . Perf o rm other du t ies as as s i g ned. Employee Safety Th e employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job. The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions