Custodian

STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Custodians provide daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; and monitor the use of facilities and equipment to protect building property.

When school is in session, most available positions are evening positions Monday - Friday. During the summer, the district switches to four 10-hour days: Monday - Thursday with the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (with half hour unpaid lunch)

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Routine cleaning duties including but not limited to: sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, sanitizing, waxing, buffing and washing

2. Conduct a planned cleaning program including the proper use of cleansers, disinfectants, removers, strippers, surface sealants, waxes and other similar products

3. Clean and sanitize rest rooms and locker facilities

4. Fill all dispensers and replenish bathroom supplies

5. Transports trash and waste to disposal area

6. Assist in the operation of the lunch and breakfast program (day shift only)

7. Operate and maintain all equipment necessary in the performance of the job including but not limited to: vacuums, scrubbers, buffers, snow blowers, ladders and lawn care equipment

8. Report to Principal and the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds immediately all conditions of an emergency, unsafe or unusual nature

9. Observe proper safety procedures and use of safety equipment relative to the performance of the job

10. Snow removal, salting, mowing, trimming and grounds work

11. Check outside grounds for litter

12. Unload and load furniture, books, packages, materials and supplies

13. Transport equipment and tools throughout the building

14. Setup equipment, tables and chairs where needed

15. Perform light maintenance work and make minor plumbing repairs

16. Ensure that windows and doors are secured and lights are turned off

17. Operate and care for unit-ventilators

18. Ability to follow written and/or verbal directions

19. Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision

20. Read, write and do simple computation

21. Ability to make work-related decisions

22. Protect the interest of the district at all times and especially when outside groups are using school facilities

23. Some assigned weekend work can be expected

24. Such other duties as may from time to time be assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Lifting – frequent lifting of up to 60 pounds, occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
• Carrying – occasional carrying of furniture, cleaning supplies, and miscellaneous items with the aid of carts designed for such purposes
• Standing – frequent standing on carpeted and hard surface floors
• Walking – frequent walking on carpeted and hard surface floors in hallways and rooms
• Bending – frequent bending at the trunk more than the average person
• Kneeling – occasional kneeling on carpeted and hard surface floors
• Climbing – occasional climbing up to 20 feet
• Reaching/Stretching – frequent reaching and stretching up to arms length
• Handling/Grasping – frequent handling and grasping of cleaning materials, supplies, equipment and furniture
• Pushing/Pulling – frequent pushing and pulling of vacuums, brooms, other cleaning equipment, bleachers and carts
• Fingering/Feeling – frequent fine dexterity and frequent use of hand strength to grasp tools and rungs of ladders
• Twisting – frequent twisting at the neck and trunk more than the average person
• Crouching – occasional crouching for extended periods
• Sensory Abilities – visual acuity to be able to see when areas are clean, ability to detect the smell of hazardous odors, depth perception to be able to judge distance from objects, and ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Mostly inside school buildings in controlled temperatures with occasional outside work in all elements.

The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate

Work near or with moving mechanical equipment

Exposed to risk of electrical shock

Use of toxic or caustic chemicals that can be hazardous if not used properly

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of custodial supplies and equipment and appropriate use of cleaning products.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, staff, students, parents, community and others contacted in the course of work.
• Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems.
• Ability to work in an environment that may have frequent interruptions.
• Ability to exercise initiative and make independent decisions to reschedule work to meet deadlines and to effectively handle emergency work.
• Project a positive image of the school district.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• High school diploma or other equivalent (i.e. GED, college, technical or trade school, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work
• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14