M25/26 CUSTODIAN I/II (Innovation)

Arlington Public Schools

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Arlington, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive custodial tasks including floor care, restroom cleaning, and general building maintenance. Ensure the safety and security of the school building and maintain outdoor grounds.

Qualifications

You have completed at least the sixth grade and possess some building cleaning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You are able to understand and follow directions, possess strong human relations skills, and are willing to adjust your work schedule as needed, particularly during the summer months.

Must Have Skills for ATS

building cleaning

floor sweeping

floor buffing

floor stripping

floor waxing

carpet vacuuming

carpet shampooing

window washing

wall washing

furniture dusting

furniture polishing

restroom cleaning

trash removal

snow shoveling

lawn mowing

shrubbery trimming

chemical handling

custodial equipment operation

Job Description

Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Custodian I/II 2nd shift. This is a position for the night shift. This is a 12-month position located at Innovation Elementary.

NOTE regarding work schedule/shift assignment: The work schedule is subject to change, depending upon the needs of APS. Incumbents in this class are hired for the position, not the work schedule or shift assignment. Once hired, an employee may be reassigned to another schedule or shift at the discretion of APS.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of the sixth grade and some building cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and ability to perform all the job responsibilities.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions. 
  • Excellent skills in human relations.
  • Willing and able to adjust work schedule as needed, to meet the school’s needs—specifically during the summer

Experience: 

Some commercial building cleaning experience is preferred. 

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS (The following may not include all duties performed; not all incumbents perform all essential functions delineated):

  • Perform and complete all custodial tasks (e.g., sweeps, buffs, strips and waxes floors, vacuums carpeting; shampoos, removes spots and stains; washes windows and walls; dusts and polishes furniture; scrubs and washes kitchen fixtures; cleans blinds; cleans restrooms, replaces toilet paper and soaps; washes and polishes bathroom fixtures; picks up paper and debris in the building and on the grounds; replaces light bulbs; transports and empties large trash containers into outdoor units, and cleans containers; shovels snow, mows lawns, trims shrubbery,  etc.) 
  • Protect self and others from the potential hazard from exposure to blood born pathogens, excrement and other body fluids; use safe effective cleaning and disposal methods.
  • Use cleaning materials and equipment economically and efficiently.
  • Operate and maintain custodial equipment properly.
  • Work cooperatively with head custodian and custodial staff. 
  • Initiate independent work and cleaning activities unsupervised.
  • Move heavy objects (cafeteria tables, bookcases); perform outside grounds work. 
  • Ensure the safety and security of the school building; secure the building at night—when necessary.
     

The above may not include all the duties required to perform.  NOTE HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:  Employee is exposed to potential chemical hazards and toxic substances when using cleaning liquids, solvents and solutions, to potential biological hazards when cleaning restrooms, and to potential physical hazards when operating custodian equipment.  Work also exposes employee to dust, fumes and occasionally to adverse weather conditions.  Work requires the frequent use of safety clothing and equipment and compliance with safety procedures.

Salary:

Salary range based on FY25-26 Pay Plan.

Newly hired employees can receive up to 5 years of salary credit for experience in their field. 

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

Arlington Public Schools

Arlington Public Schools instills a love of learning in its students and prepares them to be responsible and productive global citizens. APS is a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity. We provide instruction in a caring, safe and healthy learning environment, responsive to each student, in collaboration with families and the community. Arlington Public Schools serves the citizens of Arlington, Virginia’s geographically smallest county, located across the Potomac River from the District of Columbia. APS educates one of the nation’s most diverse and sophisticated student populations – our more than 28,000 students come from around the world and speak more than 90 different languages. We operate more than 40 schools and programs. We serve our students with a range of programs designed to meet individual student needs.
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