Housekeeper - 190 Days

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Position Title: Housekeeper    

Department: Operations    

Reports To: Principal    

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt    

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Prior experience cleaning and maintaining buildings preferred 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

8 Hours/190 Days

Support Staff Salary Schedule (Grade 6) 

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the head custodian and assistant custodian, is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of assigned schools and facilities. Conducts a wide variety of housekeeping duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Maintains the cleanliness of assigned schools and facilities.
• Conducts housekeeping duties according to schedule and /or as needed such as cleaning rooms, cleaning restrooms, replenishing soap and paper supplies in restrooms and classrooms, cleaning water fountains, mopping and waxing halls, sweeping and vacuuming floors and walkways, washing windows and blinds in assigned classrooms, dusting, cleaning stair cases, cleaning assigned cafeteria areas and teachers' lounges, etc.
• Completes district-wide asbestos awareness training as required and participates in local facility asbestos awareness activities.
• Empties garbage and trash containers on a regular basis and keeps containers clean and sanitary.
• Performs light yard work and assists with maintenance of the building and grounds as needed; performs outside cleaning such as sweeping walkways, picking up trash, etc.
• Knows locations of all electrical, gas and water cut-off locations in assigned areas.
• Assists with preparing classrooms for closing and with closing of the buildings as directed.
• Utilizes effective energy practices such as cutting off lights in unoccupied spaces on a daily basis.
• Posts warnings/signs when persons should be notified of wet floors, wet paint, off-limits, etc.
• Operates housekeeping equipment and tools such as vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms, hand tools, cleaning tools, buffers, etc.
• Mixes and applies properly all chemicals and agents needed to perform housekeeping duties.
• Utilizes protective equipment as required.
• Attends SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and chemical use safety training.
• Wears required safety goggles, gloves, non-slip shoes and other protective equipment as needed based on the nature of assigned tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.<