Sweeper

Sweeper

Posted July 19, 2012

Deadline for application: July 25, 2012

Contract length: 2012-2013

Compensation: $8.65 per hour

Work Schedule: 3.5 hours per day/260 days

Nature and Scope of Job: Under the direction of the Custodial Foreman, Building Manager, and guidance of the Assistant Building Manager or General Custodian II, the Sweeper is responsible for the cleaning of a certain area of the school building as where assigned.  The Sweeper may be required to accept responsibility of the general custodian in his absence. Duties and work should be performed according to work schedules and established procedures according to policy set by the Custodial Department. This is a permanent part-time position of 3.5 hours per day. May require daily assignement changes.

Education, Licenses, Certification or Formal Training:

·         High school diploma or GED preferred.

·         Valid Colorado driver’s license.

·         Or any other combination of related education, experience, and training.

Qualifications: Ability to follow and understand oral and written instruction.  Ability to deal tactfully with the public and staff.  Ability to respond under pressure to immediate situations while maintaining courteous and professional relationships with staff and public.  Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy.  Ability to make decisions independent of foreman by using good judgment and common sense.  Ability to demonstrate a positive, productive, and professional attitude at all times. Ability to follow established safety practices.  Ability to work independently and with others.  Ability to effectively relate in a positive manner with staff, students and the public.  Ability to perform all functions of the position.

Essential Job Functions:

·    Performs work according to printed information on the Facilities Department work order system when required.

• Uses positive verbal and non-verbal skills when working with district personnel and community members at all times.
• Directs the activities of temporary employees.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Operates cleaning equipment as needed.
• Cleans rest rooms, vacuums, sweeps, mops, waxes and buffs floors.
• Clean chalkboards; shampoos carpets; and empties waste baskets.
• May be responsible for setting up and cleaning after the evening activities in assigned building.
• Washes windows, walls, light fixtures and furniture.
• Operates and maintains vacuum cleaners, floor machines, and other mechanical equipment.
• Responsible for security, and locking up building at night when leaving.
• May substitute for a general custodian or other part time employees .
• Performs set-up of rooms and/or equipment for special events.
• Clean body fluid spills.
• Removes snow.