Custodian I / 2nd Shift

Current custodians (Bargaining Unit Members) may submit a letter of interest only. Required application documents: online application, letter of interest, resume, copy of valid certification/license (if applicable), transcripts (if applicable), and three current letters of recommendation.

About the role

To maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment for students, staff, and the general public.

Reports to: Facilities Operations Manager or Head of Building Operations.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises, including all sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Performs all cleaning tasks including but not limited to: sweeping, dusting, dry mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, removing graffiti, waxing, scrubbing, stripping, polishing, window cleaning, trash removal, and all other related functions as directed.
• Performs all outdoor tasks including but not limited to: snow & ice removal, mowing, trimming, edging, leaf raking, sweeping/cleaning parking lots and playgrounds, cleaning roof drains, keeping grounds free of litter, debris, and graffiti.
• Sanitizes restrooms.
• Performs interior and exterior painting.
• Executes written and oral instructions.
• Maintains custodial closets and storerooms.
• Secures buildings and equipment.
• Maintains and marks athletic fields.
• Inspects and maintains life safety equipment.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks such as changing lamps, ceiling tiles, and various repair tasks.
• Set-up and breakdown of chairs, tables, podiums, and other equipment for events and activities.
• Promptly reports building deficiencies, issues, and in-depth required repairs to the Head Custodian and/or Head of Building Operations.
• Reports any damage to school property immediately to head custodian and/or head of building operations.
• When applicable, maintains and operates pool facilities to ensure safe, clean conditions and optimal water quality by performing tests, chemical adjustments, filter backwashing, and water level adjustments.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as delegated and/or assigned by supervisor and/or head custodian.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or other educational background necessary for position.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning practices/procedures in an educational environment.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled building and equipment repairs.
• Ability to use landscape and snow removal equipment.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Pay

$23.37 per hour

Schedule

2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m

Twelve-month position. Salary and work year per contract with Local 1933.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Very heavy physical demands.
• Both inside and outside work environments.
• Exposure to extremes of cold and heat, including temperature changes.
• Wet and humid conditions.
• Noise and vibration.
• Vapors, fumes, odors.
• Dust, limited ventilation.
• Toxic substances.