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Southeast Polk Community School District lists this Custodian opportunity in pleasant hill, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CustodianThis position is responsible for performing custodial work in assigned buildings. Responsibilities may include sweeping and mopping floors; emptying garbage; cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and hallways, and securing the building.Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent.Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.Ability to read, write, and interpret rules, reports, and procedure manuals.Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking to others so they will understand both orally and in writing.Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.Ability to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals.Ability to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution.Ability to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.Basic knowledge required to identify building conditions and/or chemicals which could be hazardous.Knowledge of how to safely use, post notice, and dispose of chemicals.Knowledge of the basic techniques of floor maintenance, including carpet, tile, and terrazzo.Knowledge in wall and window surface maintenance is preferred.Physical Demands:Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.Must be capable of walking/standing constantly.Must be capable occasionally of lifting up to 50 pounds to waist level.Must be capable of carrying 40 pounds up 13 steps as many as 50 times per month.Must be capable occasionally of carrying 25 pounds at waist level for a distance of 100 feet.Must be capable occasionally of using 10 pounds-force to fold, then pushing cafeteria tables up to 50 feet.Must be capable occasionally of climbing 8 steps of a portable ladder.Must be capable occasionally of climbing 12 steps of a fixed ladder and setting foot on roof.Must be capable occasionally of pushing 50 pounds-force to relocate portable inside bleachers.Must be capable occasionally of operating a buffer/scrubber for up to 1 hour at a time.Must be capable frequently of using wet/dry mops for up to 30 minutes at a time.Must be capable of performing circular motion tasks with the hands for upward of 10 minutes.During winter months, must be capable of operating a single-stage snow thrower or shoveling snow for up to 1 hour at a time.Must be capable frequently of operating a vacuum machine for up to 1-1/2 hours at a time.Must be capable frequently of squatting for up to 2 minutes at a time.Must be capable occasionally of bending over for up to 3 minutes at a time.Must be capable occasionally of lifting staging sections requiring 55 pounds-force with hands placed at 48 inches above floor.Must be capable occasionally of pushing wrestling mat sections onto portable carts with 75 pounds-force.Must be capable occasionally of pushing folding chair portable cart requiring 70 pounds-force, then lifting folding chairs weighing 5 pounds from two-tier portable cart to floor.Must be capable occasionally of pushing/pulling bleacher sections requiring 25 pounds/force with hands placed at 6 inches above floor.Must be capable occasionally of using hand tools requiring a grip force of up to 15 pounds.Must be capable occasionally of using cleaning chemicals with recognized inhalation and absorption hazards.Must be capable occasionally of working in extreme temperatures, humid and dusty environments.Terms of Employment: Employment based on need. Hours as assigned by Supervisor.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Southeast Polk Board Policy.
Worksite address
pleasant hill, IA, 50327, US
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