Coverage Custodian 1 - District Wide- 6:00am - 2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools•Omaha, NE

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time 12-Month Position providing support District-Wide. The position requires flexibility to work at any of the district's 35 school buildings as assigned, and reliable transportation is required. The Coverage Custodian is responsible for daily upkeep in the absence of the assigned custodian and will be moved on a daily basis depending on the needs for coverage of the custodial staff. This position requires routine manual labor associated with daily cleaning and security, and safe operation of District facilities. Employees in this job classification perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength. Typical routine duties include, but are not restricted to: cleaning education facilities, classrooms, lecture halls, study halls, cafeterias, libraries, gymnasiums, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, athletic areas, equipment rooms, hallways, common areas, outside and other building and office areas. Additionally, this position requires lamp replacement, operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment, policing trash from grounds and playground watering turf, sweeping sidewalks, and performing other tasks associated with the prescribed housekeeping program and snow removal program. Demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and relationships with co-workers, staff, students, and the general public are requirements for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Reliable Transportation
Flexibility and willingness to relocate as needed to cover openings in the absence of the assigned, building custodian.
Basic cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
Ability to organize.
Computer proficiency and effective communication skills
Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain acceptable working relations with supervisors, staff, students, general public and fellow workers.
Work overtime as required.
Presents a neat and clean appearance.
Ability to complete required training.
Ability to work from ladder and scaffolding.
Standing (Constant)
Walking (Constant)
Sitting (Occasional)
Lifting 60 lb. max (Constant)
Carrying 50 feet (Frequent)
Pushing/Pulling 70 lbs. of force (Frequent)
Climbing/Balancing (Frequent)
Stopping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling (Frequent)
Reaching/Handling (Constant)
Speaking/Hearing (Constant)
Seeing/Depth Perception/Color (Constant)

Nice To Haves

Able to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper usage of products and equipment.

Responsibilities

Picks up and empties trash.
Ensures the first fifty feet - both inside and outside - show well for the public, students and staff.
Performs snow removal and ensures outside grounds are clean.
Provides services for the lunch program.
Changes plastic bags, cleans restrooms, classrooms, chalkboards and whiteboards, erasers, pencil sharpeners, walls, ceiling and light fixtures, glass, blinds, and draperies.
Ensures the monthly PM’s, safety inspections, and monthly supply orders and other reports are completed accurately and on-time.
Keeps restrooms supplied with paper products, soap and other items.
Performs operations associated with the housekeeping floor care program including: dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, sweeping scrubbing, stripping, neutralizing, waxing, spot cleaning stain and gum removal and shampooing of floors.
Removes and replaces defective lights.
Cleans mechanical grills.
Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Keeps ceiling tiles in place.
Provides services for special activities.
Identifies and reports items requiring repair actions.
Works closely with office staff and fellow workers to provide feedback on building maintenance actions.