Custodian VI - PM Part-Time

About the role

Responsible to the Building Principal and Superintendent. Provides students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary training or experience in a trade is preferred.
• Meets all mandated health requirements and provides documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Custodial or building maintenance experience.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills.
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
• Ability to read and comply with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Available to respond to building and/or service emergencies.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains the general cleaning and maintenance of the school building.
• Facilitates the washing of all windows, inside and outside, as needed.
• Cleans classrooms daily and dusts as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects bathroom floors daily; cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans floors and stairways daily.
• Reports immediately to the Principal and/or Superintendent any damage to school property and any major repairs needed.
• Moves furniture and equipment within buildings as required for various activities.
• Participates in necessary general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general mechanical areas.
• Assumes responsibility for the general security and the general fire safety of the building:
  • Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors will open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
  • Visually inspects and monitors all boilers and other major equipment.
  • Reports concerns/problems to the Principal and/or Superintendent.
• Supervises and maintains school grounds:
  • Keeps grounds free of rubbish.
  • Complies with local law and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
  • Maintains hazard-free sidewalks and entry ways.
• Raises and lowers the United States flag daily when required.
• Takes initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
• Deals with unexpected situations (e.g., ill children, spills, broken glass).
• Follows approved safety procedures to clean up injuries involving chemicals, solvents, blood, body fluids and/or body tissues.
• Participates in occupational safety and health training programs as directed.
• Helps with receipt of deliveries and organizes and stores supplies.
• Documents all injuries that require medical attention.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Able to change work assignment from school to school when designated by the supervisor.