Custodian - 260 days (Evening shift)

Position Purpose

Responsible for custodial services for all PTS facilities. Provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment for all district sites, associated buildings and adjacent grounds while promoting the mission of Perry Township Schools.

Essential Job Functions

• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention
• Clean light fixtures and change bulbs & lamps
• Anticipate supply needs and report them to the Head Custodian
• Maintain custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition
• Provide assistance to maintenance personnel when directed
• Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator
• During the summer months, school breaks or in the event of an emergency, all custodial employees are subject to call for routine or emergency duties in the building other than their regular assignment
• Responsible for snow removal from the exterior entry door areas and exterior sidewalks out to the curb
• Spread sand, salt or other chemicals to prevent slipping
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials
• Promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination
• Demonstrate a commitment to work
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate good judgment and common sense

Equipment Use

• Hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, and snow shovels
• Operate equipment and machinery in a fashion to provide a safe environment
• Maintain assigned custodial equipment in clean, operationally ready condition and report any repairs needed to the Head Custodian

Travel Requirements

• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

Pay Rates

$15.75 + .50 differential

Work Schedule

260 days per year

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Physical Requirement Percentage of Time
• License/ Registration/ Certification
• Education
• Experience

Seldom = Less than 25%
Occasional = 26 to 50%
Often = 51 to 75%
Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Very Frequent
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Often
Ability to carry 25 pounds.
Often
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Often
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
Occasional
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Often
Ability to operate job-related equipment.
Often
Ability to reach in all directions.
Often

N/A

Ability to read and write.
Previous experience is preferred.

Non-Exempt