DAY CUSTODIAN - WASHINGTON HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Salary : $31,320.00 Annually

Location : Mechanicsville, VA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 03230

Department : Custodial Department

Opening Date : 09 / 05 / 2024

Description

Minimum salary listed. Salary will be based on work experience.

General Responsibilities :

Performs routine and non-routine cleaning in an assigned area or areas to provide the proper building sanitation by following prescribed cleaning frequencies.

Provides project work periodically and responds to other miscellaneous requests submitted by faculty and staff. Works under limited supervision performing routine cleaning tasks by using prescribed chemicals and machines.

This position may require the employee to report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations.

Essential Duties :

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Functions include trash removal and disposal, sweeping, dust mopping, high and low dusting, wet mopping, vacuuming and spotting carpet, restroom sanitation, cleaning glass, mirrors and fixtures, restocking soap dispensers and paper supplies, sanitizing drinking fountains, cleaning walls, vents, chalkboards, and baseboards;
• Responsible for the proper cleaning, care and storage of equipment and supplies;
• Responds to a variety of requests from faculty and staff which includes but is not limited to : setting up for meetings and class functions, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries;
• Responds to accidents or potential safety hazards such as spills, restroom problems, and child illnesses;
• Perform minor maintenance tasks (change light bulbs, tubes, air filters, and ceiling tiles, replace broken equipment, repairing minor leaks, unstopping plumbing, etc.);
• Refinishes or restores resilient floor tile as required by mechanical stripping, sealing, finishing, spray buffing, scrubbing and recoating;
• Maintains carpet by machine extraction, spotting and cleaning;
• Responsible for opening and / or securing the building;
• Maintains building perimeter by keeping walkways and driveways are free from snow, ice and debris;
• Fold and move lunch tables before and after lunch periods and other special events;
• Load and unload school supplies and deliveries, as needed;
• Participate in intensive and extensive detail cleaning and repairing program during non-school months to prepare facility for upcoming school year;
• Arrive for duty in the building when special events are given outside of regular school hours, as requested by the administrator;
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications : KSA's, Education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to : read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information in one-on-one situations;
• apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions ; learn routine and non-routine cleaning methods, procedures, and equipment usage;

establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Education and Experience :

Any combination of education or experience equivalent to completion of high school. Prior experience or related training preferred.

Terms of Employment

WORK SCHEDULE : 12M - 261 Days - 8 Hrs. Shift 6 : 30am to 2 : 30pm

PAYGRADE : 3

SALARY SCALE : Uniform

Physical requirements and Disclaimer

Physical and Environmental Conditions :

Ability to : work with industry standard cleaning chemicals; regularly lift and / or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and / or move up to 25 lbs.

and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance; operate cleaning equipment; work in all weather conditions, and climb / use a ladder.

Position requires significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, blood or infectious disease as carried by students, exposed to various noise levels, may sit or stand for lengthy periods of time, may lift objects repeatedly, and may undertake repeated motions.

Updated 9 / 2015 / (Rev. 1 / 07) Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions of the position.

Health Benefits - Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week

Health Insurance - Hanover County Public Schools offers 3 health insurance plans through Aetna and contributes significantly toward the monthly premium.

An opt-out credit is available for full-time and part-time employees who do not participate. For those who participate in the High Deductible Plan, HCPS contributes annually to a Health Savings Account and employees can choose to contribute more to that account.

• Dental Insurance - HCPS offers two plan options through Aetna.
• Vision Insurance - HCPS offers a vision plan through VSP.

Time Off Benefits

• Paid Holidays - 10- month and 11-month personnel follow the School Calendar. 12-month full-time classified employees receive 13 holidays per year (9 designated days and 4 floating days).
• Vacation - 12-month employees earn 1 day of leave per month for their first four years of service, 1.25 days for 5 - 9 years of service, and 1.

5 days for 10 or more years of service.

Sick Leave - Full-time employees earn one sick leave day per month (10 - 12 depending on length of contract) with unlimited accrual.

Part-time employees will earn sick leave on a prorated basis.

• Personal Leave - Full-time employees earn two days per year the first 3 years of service and 3 days per year with 3 or more years of service.
• Sick leave benefits are subject to change

Savings & Retirement

• VRS Retirement - Employees who work more than 5.5 hours per day participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). The benefit is 95% paid for by Hanover County Schools.
• VRS Hybrid Retirement Optional Contribution Plan - HCPS offers an additional plan for Hybrid employees who can choose to contribute up to an additional 4% in voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan each month, which is matched to a maximum of 2.5% by HCPS.
• Retirement Savings Plans - HCPS offers 403(b) and 457 plans through Empower. These plans allow employees to set aside pre or post tax dollars for retirement.

HCPS contributes $250 / year toward 403(b) account for non-VRS eligible employees. Any HCPS employee can make contributions to these plans.

• Premium Conversion / Section 125 - HCPS allows employees to take insurance premium deductions on pre-tax basis.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - HCPS offers a Medical FSA and a Dependent Care FSA for eligible expenses.

Income Protection & Security

Life Insurance -Paid for 100% by HCPS for VRS eligible employees. The benefit is two times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.

Additional life insurance is available for purchase to cover spouse and children or to increase employee benefit.

• Sick Leave Bank - Income protection for up to 45 days due to a catastrophic illnesses / injury . Available to part-time, and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees who enroll.
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Job protected leave for family or own serious health conditions. Contact Francesca Jones at 804-365-4688 for more information.
• Long-Term Disability - Paid for 100% by HCPS for full and part-time employees. Benefits begin at 180 days and offers up to 60% income replacement.
• Short-Term Disability -Optional benefit for short-term disability for part-time and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees. Employees may choose a 14 or 44 day waiting period and a 40% or 60% income replacement for up to 6 months.
• Voluntary Benefits Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week - Optional supplemental plans offered through Pierce Insurance include :
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Life Insurance with Long Term Care
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Direct Deposit
• Membership in Virginia Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• New Teacher Mentoring Program
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $800
• VDOE teacher license renewal fees paid by HCPS
• Free admission to home athletic events during regular season
• Wellness Programs including annual flu vaccinations.

The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.

The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) 365-4500.

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Hanover County Public Schools

Address Hanover County Public Schools

200 Berkley Street

Ashland, Virginia, 23005 Phone

804-365-4500

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