Full-time Facilities Support – Custodian
Nysmith School is looking for a candidate to serve in the capacity of Facilities Support –Custodian from 7:30 am to 4pm. The desired candidate will have commercial building experience in cleaning; maintaining sanitation and the use of a variety of equipment. The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the school’s campus both inside and out by completing a variety of cleaning tasks assigned to them by the Facilities Director or a work ticketing system.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Cleanliness the interior and exterior of buildings including:
- Vacuuming, dusting of offices or classrooms.
- Mopping of floors, carpet shampooing and extraction.
- Waxing and or Buffing of Tile floors.
- Cleaning of windows inside or out.
- Emptying of trash and recycling bins.
- Disinfect commonly used areas and items: classroom desks, door handles, lockers, water fountains and faucets.
- Maintain cleaning inventory, preparing orders for new products when needed.
- Maintain outdoor grounds, cut grass and trim bushes
- Assist with snow removal from sidewalks when required.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Ability to manage your time efficiently.
- Work well when supervisors are not present.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
- Handle basic maintenance, building repairs, cleaning, and other custodial work.
- Basic math skills.
- Able to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies.
- High school diploma preferred.
- Able to use basic cleaning equipment.
- Able to respond outside of regularly scheduled work hours if needed.