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System Mission: To create a culture of intellectual curiosity where all students have ownership over their learning and are inspired to think, innovate, and create. System Vision: Our students are lifelong learners who use their knowledge, skills, and influence to make the world a better place. LOCATION: Local School as assigned REPORTS TO: Principal FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt TERMS: 220-day position (not to exceed 19 hours per week) paid following the board-approved salary schedule JOB GOAL: To provide excellent custodial and facilities operation services to ensure clean, safe, well-maintained, comfortable, and efficient educational and work environments for Pike Road Schools students and personnel. To assist supervisors and school system administrators in diagnosing, preventing, and correcting facility problems or unsafe conditions. To assist with the effective management of school system equipment, resources, and properties. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED preferred. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457. Ability to work in locations involving heights or confined spaces; to work indoors and outdoors year-round in noisy, crowded environments and inclement weather. Demonstrated knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning furniture, floors, walls, windows, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures and in making routine repairs. Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. Ability to read and follow maintenance project plans, directions, and layouts. Ability to prioritize tasks. Ability to engage in prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching. Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force. High level of personal initiative and ability to work without close supervision. Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, shift work, or holidays if necessary. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance. Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the Board may require. Strength and agility to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides services to ensure a safe, secure, and healthy work and learning environment at the school. Demonstrates a sound working knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment for cleaning floors, walls, windows, light fixtures, and plumbing fixtures. Performs custodial work that ensures an efficient and effective balance between operation and preventive custodial services for the schools. Performs duties courteously and professionally. Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors according to established schedules and procedures. Demonstrates skill, safety, and knowledge when operating equipment and using materials to care for lawns, plants, floors, furniture, and fixtures. Uses proper safety equipment as appropriate when performing maintenance duties. Stores, uses, and disposes of chemicals, cleaners, and products efficiently, safely, and following established procedures and instructions. Delivers supplies to offices and classrooms. Moves, sets up, re-arranges, or removes furniture as directed. Replaces light bulbs and ballasts where needed. Ensures that debris is picked up, restrooms are cleaned, floors are swept and mopped, garbage receptacles are emptied, fixtures and furnishings are dusted, and facilities are made sanitary, safe, and attractive according to established schedules and industry standards. Assists in regular, routine inspection of buildings and grounds for safety hazards, repairs, or service and reports needs or solves issues according to established school system procedures. Follows established guidelines for dealing with emergency repair problems with efficiency. Maintains and reports inventory of materials and supplies as needed and makes recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase; includes supplies for bathroom tissue, hand towels, cleaners, deodorizers, and other necessary materials and supplies. Follows written and verbal instructions and communicates effectively with others (custodial staff, vendors, school staff, students, parents, community members). Uses effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member. Engages in professional growth and ongoing training and demonstrates professional ethics. Engages in required orientations, training, safety instruction, and meetings as required for effective job performance and advancement. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned EVALUATION: Job performance will be evaluated according to the provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Pike Road Board of Education policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.