The Cleaner performs a variety of custodial duties involved in keeping equipment, buildings and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.  This is manual work which requires sustained physical effort, some lifting and moving of heavy and/or bulky objects, and working at moderate heights from a ladder.  This position requires performing work inside and outside.  Employees in this class may attend a basic training course and receive on-the-job training in the efficient performance of custodial duties.  Recurring assignments are performed under general supervision; specific instructions are provided for new or unusual assignments from an assigned supervisor such as a Cleaner Leadman, Foreman, Assistant Building Supervisor or Building Supervisor.   

 

Performs assigned cleaning routines and upkeep duties as scheduled and directed selects appropriate equipment, materials and supplies and is responsible for their proper use and care in accordance with prescribed methods and practices;

Sweeps, mops, scrubs, oils, waxes, seals and polishes floors using hand and power equipment; vacuums carpeted areas; strips and re-waxes or reseals floors when required; removes gum or other foreign matter;

Cleans and polishes office, classroom and other furniture and equipment; cleans woodwork, windows, doors, mirrors, walls, blackboards, venetian blinds, ceilings, light fixtures, and ventilators;

Supplies lavatories, shower rooms and maintains the facilities in a clean and sanitary condition;

Collects and properly disposes of trash; unloads and stores delivered materials, supplies and equipment; moves furniture, files, boxes, etc., to clean assigned areas or as requested;

Replaces burned out lights and makes simple adjustments and repairs; observes and reports hazardous or otherwise defective and irregular conditions; closes and secures windows and turns out lights when not in use to prevent unnecessary waste of electricity and fuel;

Cleans and polishes outside areas; participates in snow removal program; mows lawns and performs a variety of other duties in caring for the grounds and landscaping;

Maintains harmonious relationships with other school personnel, students and the public;

May perform laundry work in the operation of washers, extractors and dryers; and

Performs related duties as assigned.

 

 

 

Working knowledge of methods, equipment, materials and supplies used in building service work;

Ability to perform work requiring sustained physical effort, and some heavy lifting and climbing;

Ability to read, write, understand and follow oral as well as written instructions; and

Ability to maintain good relationship with others.

 

 

 

Completion of eighth grade, preferably some building cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

 

None Required.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to perform extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. independently, and have the ability to exert force required to twist/turn equipment/tools required to perform assigned tasks. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




None.