Custodian I/II - job 1 of 2

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 Discovery ES.

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

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.

Some commercial building cleaning experience is preferred.

• 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.
  

If you would like to apply for a position please follow these steps.
1. Log in to your application and select the appropriate application (Current APS employees interested in transferring must select the Employee Transfer Application ). If you are a new online application user, please regiser with the online system, then proceed to Step 2 .
2. Login to your application, select the appropriate application ( CLASSIFIED APPLICATION FOR NEW USERS ), click the Start Application button at the bottom of the page.
3. Click the Continue/Save button at the bottom of the each web page until you reach the Employment Openings page of the application.
4. On the Employment Openings page, click the Add Job button.
5. Select the position you would like to apply for from the drop down list.
6. Click the Add Another button to add a different position to your application or if you have finished click the Continue button and proceed to Step 7 .
7. Once you have finished selecting the job(s) click the Continue button at the bottom of each web page and submit the application. (You will need to complete the Applicant Testimony and Applicant's Authorization Statement every time you re-submit your application).
8. Click the Submit button on the left.
9. Click the Submit Application button to finish applying for an APS position(s).
10. Please do not contact the schools regarding job openings.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Outside applicants must submit an online CLASSIFIED application before the closing date. Current APS employees must submit an online TRANSFER in-district application (make sure to select the correct application). The term current employees does not apply to substitutes or hourly employees. We reserve the right not to process any incomplete application. 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, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

Salary range based on FY23-24 Pay Plan (Eligible for full benefits including VRS retirement.)