25 - Assistant Custodian

Pueblo City Schools•Pueblo, CO

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About The Position

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state: We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well being of our students is as important as their academic needs. We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams. The primary responsibility of the Custodian is to maintain, clean, and disinfect all areas of a facility including classrooms, offices, locker rooms, gymnasiums, and surrounding areas. Work requires the exercise of a high degree of initiative, a positive attitude, sound judgment and discretion in the performance of these duties.

Requirements

Reliable transportation
Ability to pass District designated post-offer lift test
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Basic arithmetic skills
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor or administrator
Be honest and trustworthy
Demonstrate sound work ethic
Operating knowledge of basic custodial equipment
Ability to safely measure and mix chemicals

Nice To Haves

Previous school district experience preferred

Responsibilities

Disinfect, rinse, dust, sweep, mop, graffiti removal, scrub, buff, and wax entire facility, including, but not limited to, classrooms, restrooms, hallways, stairwells, common areas, offices, cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, locker rooms, auditoriums, stages, and custodial offices and storage areas. Secure interior doors and turn out lights
Check restroom supplies and supply/replace supplies (toilet tissue, hand towels, soap, deodorizers, etc.) as needed
Inspect facility and grounds for safety issues and debris
Notify head custodian or administrator of hazardous or harmful situations
Provide information to parents, facility visitors, and staff
Assist with staff, public, students, teachers, and community groups authorized to use the building during assigned shift
Set up/tear down furniture and equipment for special events. Includes setting up, cleaning up, locking/unlocking areas for access, and supporting individuals using building areas
Change and replace damaged ceiling tiles, light bulbs, and change HVAC filters as scheduled
Assist with cleaning outside of buildings; remove debris and gravel; clean outside windows, doors, and lighting, and clean exterior building gutters and roof drains
Submit work order requests for building repairs
Remove trash/debris from facility and grounds
Remove snow and ice from sidewalks
Bring flag indoors in the evening, if applicable
Provide clean-up for "body spills"
Perform special cleaning and renovation projects
Perform seasonal, summer, and project cleaning as planned and assigned by Head Custodian and Custodial Foreman
Safely measure and mix chemicals
Respond to emergency or critical incidents in order to confine, resolve, and/or prevent environmentally hazardous conditions
Safely and proficiently operate large cleaning equipment
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Head Custodian, Principal, or Custodial Foreman
Be willing to cover Head Custodian position