Day Custodian

HOURS:  6:00am to 2:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete maintenance of assigned work areas in buildings and on grounds.
• Maintain daily work schedule; including, but not limited to, unlocking and securing doors, controlling lights, daily checks of systems for heat and ventilation, emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping, washing and waxing floors, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bathrooms.
• Set-up and take-down for special events and
• Act as a contact for individuals and groups using school facilities outside normal school hours.
• Remove snow, salt and sand walkways when
• Hours and location may vary/change based on District’s
• Other duties as requested

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) Authorization, or ability to obtain
• Prior experience in custodial or maintenance work
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must work well with students, staff and the public
• Must be dependable
• Physical ability to perform physical requirements of the
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial
• Constant mental alertness to maintain safe working

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Activity Per Shift-

• Standing/Walking:  6-8 hours: walking & standing on tile, concrete and other surfaces, walking up to 1-2 miles per day
• Sitting:  1-2 hours
• Lifting/Carrying:  3-5 hours, up to 50 pounds: equipment, supplies & trash
• Pushing/Pulling/Sliding:  6-8 hours, up to 100 lbs: moving furniture, materials, & equipment
• Climbing: 6-8 hours: stairs and ladders
• Bending/Twisting:  3-5 hours
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling:  6-8 hours: cleaning lower ares, retrieving supplies, picking up debris
• Hands/Arms/Finger Dexterity/Hand Gripping:  6-8 hours, dexterity of hand and fingers for reaching, handling, grasping, and overhead reaching.