Custodian III

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 8 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months /Year; Grade EE General Responsibilities Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for performing custodial and manual work in the care and cleaning of Norfolk Public Schools. Serves as a lead worker.

Must obtain pesticide license within 90 days of employment. Reports to the Custodial Building Supervisor. Education and Experience Requires a high school diploma and one 3-5 years of related custodial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions Plans, assigns, supervises, and participates in the full range of routine cleaning and maintenance of the building and grounds. Instructs subordinates and sets expected levels of performance in cleaning and grounds maintenance. Instructs on the proper use of equipment, materials and supplies.

Responsible for ensuring that prescribed standards are maintained with respect to plant, equipment, property, and grounds. Performs and/or oversees that preventive maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs are performed on HVAC units, refrigeration units and related equipment as required or assigned. Supervises and participates in snow removal.

Ensures that proper safety and security precautions are observed. Arranges and rearranges rooms for community activities. Assists school and community groups in utilizing areas in the building.

Transports and empties large trash containers into outdoor units. Moves and transports furniture, equipment, boxed textbooks, and other supplies, weighing up to 50 pounds. Loads and unloads trucks; to include driving a truck as required.

May be required to operate a forklift and drive other light automotive equipment as required. Locks and unlocks doors, checks the security of buildings and grounds, activates the alarm system; lowers flags. Work is performed under the direct and general supervision of the Area Supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.