Prairie View Middle School Custodian - Nights

About the role

The purpose of this position is to clean and maintain school classrooms, halls, and other areas as assigned. This is a full-time position, working 8 hours per day (3 pm - 11:30 pm), Monday through Friday, year round, with a starting salary of $20.14+ per hour (based on experience). The position comes with paid time off, paid vacation, paid holidays, and is benefit eligible.

Responsibilities

• Cleans classrooms, halls, locker rooms, bathrooms, and other areas as assigned
• Replenishes supplies in paper and soap dispensers
• Dusts furniture; cleans and polishes fixtures
• Cleans windows
• Removes trash and other refuse
• Assists in preparing areas for meetings and other activities
• Performs minor repairs and routine maintenance to buildings and equipment
• Performs various seasonal jobs including snow removal
• Secures building
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds

Requirements

High school graduate with five to eleven months custodial experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following physical and mental abilities:

• Ability to operate a variety of custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, floor buffer, carpet extractor, mower, etc.
• Ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must have current physical on file with the district certifying applicant is able to meet all job qualifications
• Mathematical Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate decimals and percents
• Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication: Ability to comprehend, interpret and/or prepare a variety of documents, including work orders, time cards, building use permits, maintenance requests, custodial handbook, boiler handbook, equipment manuals, MSDS, building maps and specifications, etc.
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, administrators, service technicians, custodial staff, sales representatives, delivery persons, police officers, School Board members, nurses, the general public, and others verbally and in writing
• Environmental Adaptability: Ability to work effectively outdoors under a variety of conditions