Building Custodian
About The Position
Join the Education in the Unorganized Territory at the Kingman School! We are seeking a dependable and community-focused Building Custodian to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position plays an important role in the daily operation of the school by ensuring facilities and grounds are properly maintained, sanitary, and ready to support student learning and school activities. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, works independently, and is committed to supporting the educational mission of the school through high-quality custodial and facility care. PURPOSE: This position is responsible for cleaning the Education in the Unorganized Territory school on a daily basis in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff and students attending the school.
Requirements
- Experience and training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of standards for cleanliness of grounds, buildings, and equipment
- Knowledge of school building codes and laws.
- Knowledge of the precautions necessary to safeguard personnel, property, and equipment
- Knowledge of the maintenance and minor repair of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems and fixtures
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in janitorial work
- Ability to climb to the height of school roof/ceiling
- Ability to use and/or operate cleaning equipment associated with high volume traffic facilities
- Ability to maintain standards for cleaning building and grounds.
- Ability to communicate and work in a positive manner with staff and pupils.
- Ability to lift independently objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks in the care, cleaning, and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining assigned areas of the school and surrounding grounds in a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly condition to support daily school operations and provide a healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors.
- Cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas.
- Operating custodial equipment.
- Maintaining supplies and materials.
- Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs throughout the facility.
- Supporting outdoor maintenance activities such as snow removal, lawn care, sidewalk upkeep, and maintaining safe exterior conditions.
- Supporting energy conservation efforts.
- Monitoring facility conditions.
- Assisting with minor carpentry and maintenance work as needed to maintain the overall functionality and appearance of the school.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for welcoming a child)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
