2nd Shift Lead Custodian - MHS - 8 hours/day - 12 month position (Internal Applicants Only)

Muscatine Community School District•Muscatine, IA

2d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Muscatine Schools is hiring a 2nd Shift Lead Custodian for Muscatine High School. A Custodian's main responsibility is to keep the school's appearance clean and maintain a safe school environment that is in good working order. This is a full-time, year-round position that comes with benefits. The starting pay for this position is $20.39/hour. Bilingual preferred or highly desirable. The candidate chosen for hire will be required to complete a background check, Work Steps job-specific physical, and training/onboarding with the HR Department and the Custodial Maintenance Department if those are not already on file. See below for more on the duties and responsibilities of a Custodian. All essential functions must be performed on-site. All positions are open until filled. MUSCATINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS POSITION TITLE: Custodian EMPLOYEE UNIT: Custodial/Maintenance REPORTS TO: Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor and Building Principal SUPERVISES: None Normal Work Day: 2nd Shift. Shifts and days vary by building and by position

Requirements

Position requires excellent attendance
Good oral and written communication
Specific skill expertise: Carpet care
Scrubbing floors/halls including waxing and sealing
Sanitizing rest rooms
Use of different chemicals
Training in fire extinguisher use
Knowledge of the building’s fire alarm system
Operation of floor care machinery including scrubber/buffers, carpet extractor etc.
Basic hand tools, drills, lawn mowers, trimmers, snow blowers etc.
Attend custodial workshops offered in the Muscatine School System
Must be very reliable to assume responsibility to secure building
Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with a large variety of people and must genuinely enjoy working around children
Ability to assist in the enforcement of fire codes
The District requires knowledge of equipment and cleaning products used in cleaning building.
The Custodian must attend orientation training and on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred or highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Checks to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during hours of building occupancy.
Raises the American flag at or before 8:00 a.m. and lowers it at or after 3:30 p.m. (practice varies by shift and school).
Cleans classrooms and corridors as scheduled.
Scrubs and disinfects rest room floors, shower rooms where applicable and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains.
Reports major repairs needed promptly according to the standard procedure of the department.
Reports any damage to school property which would include any vandalism or break-ins according to the standard procedure of the department.
Remains on school premises during paid hours except for lunch breaks.
Shares responsibility for opening and closing of building (doors and windows secured, lights off except those left on for safety).
Custodians are to perform lock-downs along with other employees who are equally responsible for insuring the building is secure.
Adjusts furniture periodically and as needed to meet student needs in the classroom.
Cleans chalkboards and/or whiteboards as needed.
Dusts furniture and locker tops as time allows, with emphasis first to computer labs.
Keeps floors clean and clear and in a good state of preservation by wet mopping and sweeping regularly between scheduled stripping, waxing and buffing.
Changes accessible filters as needed or as scheduled.
Washes windows inside and out as time and weather permits.
Washes door panels, lockers and wall areas as needed, ensuring as a top priority that school entrances are clean and presentable.
Keeps building premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean.
Notifies maintenance of irregularities in heat, ventilation, or air conditioning systems to provide appropriate temperatures and ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
Seasonal: removes snow and ice from grounds, shovels, salts, plows, sands, mows, and clears litter and rubbish.
Locker repair and maintenance.
Performs yard keeping chores and picks up litter as time permits.
Keeps inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel and notifies courier or operating department for requisition.
Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required.
Complies with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
Makes minor building repairs as time, materials, tools and knowledge allow, calling Supervisor or seeking other assistance if needed.