Crew Leader, Janitor Job at Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and burnish floors, as well as vacuum and shampoo carpets as applicable; cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms; cleans and dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces as assigned; removes and dispose of waste products daily; maintains clean custodial closets.
• Performs minor non-cleaning maintenance tasks of facility (i.e. changes light bulbs, changes toilet seats, unclogs toilets, changes ceiling tiles, touches up paint, secures window(s), delivers supplies, sets up for facility activities, meetings, and/or conferences, assembles and moves furniture, etc.).
• Follows a lawn and facility maintenance program to include, 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; to include: gates, doors, windows, and alarm systems. Turn on and 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, work cooperatively in group situations, exhibit tact and consideration, displays a positive outlook and pleasant manner, offer assistance and support to co-workers, works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Supervises assigned personnel, monitors staff performance, and makes immediate improvements.
• Prepares all required reports.
• Performs basic computer skills.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of the head custodian in the event of absence, vacancy, or as directed.
• Possess basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in large scale housekeeping and yard maintenance knowledge, with one (1) year of related management or supervisory experience required.
• 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 interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Writes routine reports and correspondence. Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes rate, ratio, and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Computer Skills: Use Internal HCPS email system and HCPS district webpage as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, depth perception, color vision, tasting/smelling, near acuity, far acuity, and field of vision.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Extreme cold, extreme heat, wet/humid, noise intensity 3 moderate, 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.

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 identity, political beliefs, or age.

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

Additional 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, Teamwork, Communications, Managing People, Personal Appearance: See original content for details. Refers to district expectations and professional standards.

All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page. You must ensure that you have the proper skills/competencies added to your employee profile PRIOR TO, OR SHORTLY AFTER, applying for any opening.