Custodian I

Reports to: Head Custodian

Status: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 10:30 pm – 6:30 am

Salary Range: $18.80 - $24.45/hour; $39,121 - $50,866/annually

Location: Wethersfield High School

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Union: Local 2001

Benefits Include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Head Custodian, performs general cleaning and housekeeping duties of maintaining schools.

Examples of Specific Duties:

Responsibilities include the following: Clean classrooms, hallways, lobbies, meeting areas, restrooms, offices, gyms, cafeteria and other assigned areas; Lift and move objects of medium weight (up to fifty pounds) and perform vigorous manual work; Operate/use various cleaning equipment and small power equipment to ensure school remains in pristine condition; Remove and deposit trash in exterior dumpsters and replenish restroom supplies; Perform minor repairs (carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical); Set up and break down for school events; Follow preventive maintenance actions according to schedule; Respond to ad hoc requests from staff in support of maintaining a clean and safe building environment; Perform assigned work in accordance with accepted guidelines and procedures set by the Town.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Clean classrooms, hallways, lobbies, meeting areas, restrooms, offices, gyms, cafeteria and other assigned areas.

Lift and move objects and perform vigorous manual work. Operate/use various cleaning equipment and small power equipment.

Remove and deposit trash in exterior dumpsters; replenish restroom supplies. Perform minor repairs (carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work).

Set up and break down for school events.

Follow preventive maintenance actions according to schedule.

Respond to ad hoc requests from staff in support of maintaining a clean and safe building environment.

Perform assigned work in accordance with accepted guidelines and procedures set by the Town.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(Required for essential duties; reasonable accommodations will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act; this list is not all inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary).

Reasonable accommodations will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This list is not all inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Ability to reach and bend, and push/pull or lift objects up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing.

Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing, wiring, calibrating equipment, using controls and levers, operating light and heavy equipment, shifting gears on a vehicle, using a keyboard and/or calculator with accuracy.

Ability to see and read objects closely as in seeing wiring or in reading directions and narrative reports.

Ability to read plans, maps and diagrams, read meters and gauges and read from a computer monitor.

Ability to see objects far away as in driving. Ability to discriminate between colors. Ability to see small parts including machine and tool parts.

May be exposed to electrical hazards and hazardous materials. May be exposed chemicals, dust and loud noises.

Ability to see and read objects closely as in reading narrative. Ability to see objects far away as in driving.

Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise. Ability to distinguish verbal communication and communicate through speech.

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Memory to perform multiple and diverse tasks over long periods of time and the ability to remember information that has been read, studied or previously learned.

Ability to use knowledge and reasoning to solve problems.

Ability to distinguish between public and confidential information and handle appropriately. Ability to learn and apply new information.

Ability to maintain a satisfactory working relationship with staff personnel and the public as needed.

Ability to plan and organize work schedule, set priorities and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent; One year prior custodial experience; considerable knowledge and experience of modern cleaning methods, materials, tools and equipment.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:

None

Qualifications:

Required High School Diploma or equivalent; one year prior custodial experience; considerable knowledge and experience of modern cleaning methods, materials, tools and equipment.

To Apply for This Position:

Completed Employment Applications must be received by Human Resources office. An Employment Application and complete job description are available on the Job Opportunities page at www.wethersfieldct.gov. Mail or email application to: 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or HR@wethersfieldct.gov. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.80 - $24.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $24