General Statement of Duties
Works with the Facilities Manager to maintain the buildings and property of the school, ensuring that all facilities are in working order. Handles janitorial responsibilities and other upkeep as needed.
Christian Qualities (all employees)
- Support our mission of developing Disciples of Christ who Love, Learn, Lead, and Serve.
- Demonstrate a desire to grow spiritually as evidenced by prayer life, Bible study, and service to others.
- Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
The essential functions/major responsibilities listed are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
- Maintain the school campus and surrounding property in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
- Perform routine custodial duties, including: Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
- Cleaning carpets and maintaining hard floors by stripping, waxing, burnishing, and buffing as needed.
- Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, locker rooms, weight room, gymnasium, and stadium areas.
- Cleaning classrooms, offices, kitchen and cafeteria areas, entryways, and other common spaces.
- Cleaning interior and exterior windows.
- Replacing light bulbs as needed.
- Collecting and disposing of trash and recycling.
- Keeping janitorial closets and storage areas clean, organized, and secured at all times.
- Assisting with grounds maintenance to ensure a clean and safe campus, including:
- Pressure washing buildings, sidewalks, and walkways.
- Removing snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks.
- Weeding, pruning, raking, mowing, and performing other seasonal grounds maintenance as needed.
- Monitor and maintain inventory of custodial and maintenance supplies; notify the Facilities Manager when replenishment is needed.
- Comply with all district safety policies and required training, including bloodborne pathogens procedures.
- Secure buildings and school premises upon completion of assigned work.
- Set up and arrange classrooms, meeting spaces, and facilities for special events and functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
General
- Demonstrates a positive and caring attitude with administrators, students, staff, and parents
- Maintains a strict level of confidentiality
- Performs other work-related duties as requested by the facilities manager
Job Scope
The Custodian and Maintenance Asst. encounters recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm with a moderate degree of complexity. The Custodian and Maintenance Asst. operates from established and well-known procedures and determines own practices and procedures, operating independently with minimal supervision.
Communication/Client Contact
Contacts are normally made with others both inside and outside the school. Contacts are usually made at Facility Manager’s request and may contain confidential/sensitive matters.
Specific Job Skills
- Establish and maintain working relationships based on mutual confidence and respect
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Prioritize workload to meet program requirements
- Identify problems and their solutions
- Ability to accurately and effectively operate maintenance and janitorial equipment
- Ability to interact with children in a positive manner
- Be flexible, creative, and responsible
- Maintain confidentiality
- Pays attention to detail
- Work both independently and as a member of a team
Education/Experience
Experience in custodial work and building and grounds maintenance preferred. Proficient in use and care of custodial equipment and supplies. Familiarity with OSHA safety standards or willingness to learn safety requirements for school buildings and grounds, and the proper storage and handling of hazardous materials.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, crawl, climb, stoop, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle, and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists, knees, and feet. Lifts and moves items up to 50 pounds.
Working Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work flexible hours when necessary.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Experience:
- janitorial/facilities : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
