Custodian #1 (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred
• General knowledge of custodial methods
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking general cleaning, restroom, and disinfectant supplies
• Orders cleaning supplies far enough in advance to avoid hindering duties
• Reports routine maintenance required for custodial equipment and supplies to warehouse manager
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes of trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal in classroom/office areas
• Unlocks and locks doors as needed
• Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, including submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures
• Performs cleaning functions specific to assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements
• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Inspects the United States flag and requests a new one when it becomes discolored or weathered
• Assumes responsibility for closing the building each day, ensuring doors are locked and windows are closed
• Moves furniture or other items within the building for various activities as directed by Principal and/or Building Manager
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Requires physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds (occasionally up to 90 pounds)
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 65%) of the job
• Work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring basic safety precautions
• May involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk, or hear
• Must squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward
• Continuous use of hand strength to grasp items during the day
• Regularly works indoors and occasionally outdoors
• May work with caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, sprays, and non-household dust
• Noise level is usually moderate but may occasionally be loud

Reports to: Executive Director of Operations and Principals

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment: Twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.