Westwood Night Custodian

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, and Director of Human Resources, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti and cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment Used

• Hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower, and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Ability to pass pre-work physical.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Pay

Rate of pay: $21.85–$27.10 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications). Night differential: +$0.65 per hour. Additional differentials for Boiler's license, Low Voltage Certification, and longevity.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)