Custodian (2nd Shift)

About the role

To provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment in which to learn, play, and develop. Custodians working during the day shifts will also be responsible for helping students, parents, and staff by assisting in the day-to-day functions of the building. Custodians working the PM or floating shifts will also provide building supervision for all groups using the building after school hours.

Responsibilities

• Engage in custodial duties, including but not limited to, mopping, sweeping, floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, restroom cleaning, filter changes, light furniture repair and assembly/adjustment, minor painting, trash removal, graffiti removal, daily and special event setups
• Open designated areas for after-school groups or activities and ensure the area is cleaned and secured after the event (PM/Floating shift)
• Unload deliveries from vehicles and transport packages; lift, stack, and move furniture throughout the buildings
• Transport district property between buildings as needed
• Respond to radio calls from the office staff and monitor the work ticket system for custodial work orders
• Open, unlock, and secure the school buildings, classrooms, and designated areas for staff and provide access to buildings for approved groups as needed
• Maintain security of the school buildings, both internally and externally, reporting any concerns to the supervisor
• Monitor all lighting (interior and exterior), replacing lamps as needed, or write a maintenance request if assistance is needed
• Assist in the set-up and breakdown of special event equipment and cleanup afterwards throughout the district as directed
• Monitor all assigned areas for conditions that require immediate attention, i.e., plumbing problems, loss of heat or air conditioning, or any emergency situation; respond immediately to emergency situations and notify the maintenance supervisor as soon as possible
• Complete minor maintenance or grounds keeping tasks in any district building as directed
• Maintain availability for overtime and temporary relocation to other district sites in emergency situations, staff shortages, or cleaning projects—advanced notice will be given if at all possible
• Work alternative shifts during summer to complete the necessary annual detail cleaning
• Clear walkways of ice and snow, and apply salt as needed, and report to work to assist in snow removal and ice control as directed by the custodial manager or maintenance supervisor
• Assist with crossing guard duties during school dismissal
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Custodial/school custodial experience is strongly preferred
• A valid driver’s license is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations independently
• Communication Skills: Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral communication
• Technical Skills: Proficient use of various cleaning equipment; ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and safety rules
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform duties independently with awareness of school/district expectations/requirements; management of safety procedures/protocols for potentially risky building conditions

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and considerable walking on level surfaces, as well as climbing up and down stairs and equipment
• Physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
• Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to read small print
• Frequent bending, reaching above the head and forward, and use of fine motor skills
• Full range of motion with neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, back, torso, knees, and ankles
• Maintain appropriate levels of personal hygiene and sanitation, and follow district guidelines regarding dress code

Environmental Conditions

• Work in noisy, stressful, and crowded environments; ability to transport independently from building to building to serve custodial needs across the district
• Work in and around chemical odors
• Work indoors and outdoors year-round
• Meet deadlines and report to duty assignments on time
• Exposure to sunlight; risk of being bitten by animals or insects; exposure to environmental allergens (grass, weeds, pollen, and trees) and occasional exposure to solvents, degreasers, pesticides, and/or herbicides

Schedule

Full-time, 2nd Shift (2:30 pm–11:00 pm); 8 hours daily / 40 hours per week

Pay

$16.58–$26.29 per hour based on experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, voluntary life, and voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans
• Base plans for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available at no cost to the employee
• Children of nonresident teachers and eligible employees may enroll in the district without paying tuition when the resident district is not otherwise liable for tuition