Custodian / Maintenance - Muskego High School

About the Role

Performs a wide variety of scheduled and non-scheduled cleaning tasks following written or oral instructions from the lead custodian. Also handles general maintenance as directed.

Responsibilities

• High and low dusting as needed, including dust mopping and wet mopping floors.
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, shower rooms, and other assigned rooms.
• Washes and cleans walls and windows as necessary.
• Collects and discards waste in designated areas.
• Scrubs and waxes floors under the direction of the lead custodian.
• Performs general maintenance, including but not limited to:
  • Troubleshooting mechanical and equipment issues.
  • Changing light bulbs and replacing ballasts.
  • Replacing receptacles and repairing clocks/speakers.
  • Changing belts and using hand-operated drain cleaning tools.
  • Cleaning and changing filters on machines or HVAC equipment.
  • Lubricating/greasing equipment.
  • Installing fixtures and repairing furniture.
  • Painting, caulking, and tuckpointing.
  • Repairing signage.
  • Installing seed/sod and landscaping.
  • Cutting and installing ceiling tiles and grid.
  • Installing flooring.
• Replenishes paper towels, hand soap, and toilet tissue as necessary.
• Performs setups as directed by the lead custodian.
• Handles seasonal maintenance such as grass care, snow, and ice removal.
• Performs boiler and air conditioning checks and logs conditions as directed.
• Locks and secures all School District property and buildings.
• After appropriate training, performs building checks and pool readings as directed.
• Collaborates with other custodial personnel on tasks requiring more than one person.
• Notifies lead custodian of any mechanical defects or unsafe conditions.
• Attends in-service training as directed by supervisor.
• Adheres to all work and safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in custodial or buildings/grounds work preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic custodial equipment and supplies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, teaching staff, students, administrators, vendors, and supervisors.
• Dependable work record and positive work attitude.
• Aptitude to utilize district technology, including Microsoft, email, work orders, phones, and integration software.
• Professional appearance.
• Willingness to complete ongoing training.
• Ability to read and interpret reports, calendars, and documents.

Qualifications

• Capable of continuously standing, walking, stair climbing, reaching, handling, and gripping without difficulty.
• Capable of frequent bending, stooping, pushing, or pulling heavy objects, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Capable of working at heights over 30 feet.
• Capable of climbing ladders and operating equipment such as scrubbers, buffers, lifts, lawn mowers, pressure washers, vacuums, all-terrain vehicles, snow plows, salters, snow blowers, air compressors, power tools, and hand tools.
• Properly handling cleaning chemicals.
• Must remain free of alcohol or illegal substances in the workplace.
• Must serve as a positive role model for students.