GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: The Custodian is responsible for keeping assigned building(s) clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established district policies and standards. A custodian must maintain all assigned building(s) in a state of operational excellence such that they present no interruptions, distractions, or obstacles to the education program. Will be responsible for the following: (in addition to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below)
Check for leaks and vandalism.
Acts as a day porter for receiving shipments for the building and staff.
Checks all bathrooms to ensure cleanliness and adequacy of supplies. Cleans as required.
Clean gymnasium and locker rooms. (HS – PE Locker Rooms)
Cleans cafeteria between lunch periods.
First responder for snow clearing
Responds to emergency cleaning needs due to accidents or illness, etc.
Responds to locker repairs and maintenance issues.
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors, including during both hot and cold weather. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some evening and weekend work can be expected on a regular basis (i.e. more than twice per month). There is a high probability that contact with blood-borne materials will occur within daily duties. All duties and procedures are to be performed within health safety standards as established by local and state OSHA and school district emergency procedures.
Equipment Used: The custodian should expect to move, operate, and clean various manually powered brooms, mops, vacuums, dusting tools, and snow shovels as well as mechanically powered waxing and buffing equipment, lawn-mowers and grass trimmers. He/she will be expected to climb and work from ladders as necessary. The custodian will also handle and apply chemical cleaning agents, some of which may be toxic if handled improperly. All custodial staff will undergo training with regard to equipment and chemical use.
General Qualifications: The person must be able to operate, maintain, and make adjustments to various types of equipment, as needed. He/she must also have the ability to pass a written and physical test, as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. He/she is required to perform duties within the expectations of all district requirements and school committee policies. He/she must understand proper procedures, handbook rules, school schedules, (i.e., practice times, game times – both home and away) and maintain confidentiality with regard to students and staff. He/she must also be available for duties on some Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and evenings as assigned. Moreover, the individual must be adaptable to working around children and possess skills for maintaining school buildings in a manner acceptable to the general health and safety standards of school buildings. He/she must also develop a basic understanding of the following areas: school committee policies and procedures, school public relations, the role of public schools in the community, safe operation of mechanical equipment, and the importance of developing constructive working relationships with supervisors, fellow workers, students, the general public and visitors to the school.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and give and receive oral and written instructions. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools and rungs of ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including cleaning supplies, pails, and bags/boxes. Occasionally, the employee will lift or move up to 80 pounds, including bags of salt and furniture. The employee will sometimes push or pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines, etc. This job requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $24.23 - $28.89 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Custodial Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
