POSITION: Cleaner  

Tonawanda Elementary 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM 

SALARY: $18.00 per hour 

START DATE ASAP 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Perform routine cleaning duties; does related work as requested in compliance with the features of this class. 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Employees in this class perform simple cleaning tasks of less arduous nature. Their work involves only the thorough execution of menial tasks which follow a well established routine. All work performed shall be confined strictly to the interior of the assigned building. NO work outside the building shall be performed. The operation of machinery (other than a vacuum cleaner) is not required. No one shall stand on a chair, ladder or similar equipment to reach areas that are above the height one can reach while standing on the floor; those areas may be cleaned only by using specially designed extension brushes provided by the district for this purpose. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only) 

Dust chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture; 

Washes windows, walls, woodwork, chalkboards, whiteboards, chalkboard trays, lockers, computers, TV monitors, and drinking fountains; 

Removes graffiti from lockers and bathroom stalls, and student desks; Sweeps, mops, vacuums floors; 

Gathers and disposes of refuse and places in designated area within the Building; Polishes furniture; 

Refill dispensers for: paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, feminine hygiene products; Clean toilets and urinals 

Adjust window blinds/shades; 

Make sure all windows are closed and locked; 

Report needed repairs to custodians. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to read and write; thoroughness; good moral character; cleanliness; good physical condition. 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Preferably experience in home and building cleaning work and ability to read and write; or any equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.