Custodian 1 Evenings - South High - 4:00pm - 12:30am (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires moderate physical strength to perform routine cleaning tasks, ensuring beautiful, safe facilities for children and MPS staff. Typical duties include cleaning classrooms, conference rooms, lecture halls, study halls, cafeterias, libraries, gymnasiums, locker rooms, restrooms, offices, athletic areas, hallways, common areas, and outside building areas. Additionally, this position requires lamp replacement, operation of mechanical cleaning equipment, removing trash from grounds and playgrounds, watering turf, sweeping sidewalks, and performing other tasks associated with our housekeeping and snow removal programs. Demonstrating acceptable interpersonal skills and relations with co-workers, staff, students, and the general public are requirements for this position.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; successful completion of approved housekeeping courses is preferred.
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 amicable working relations with supervisors, staff, students, the general public, and fellow workers
Ability to work overtime on occasion
Ability to complete required training and demonstrate proper usage of products and equipment
Ability to work from a ladder and scaffolding
Ability to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision
Must maintain a clean and neat appearance, wear uniforms provided, and use proper PPE
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Lifting 60 lb max
Carrying 50 feet
Pushing/pulling 70 lbs of force
Climbing/Balancing
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling
Reaching/Handling
Speaking/Hearing
Seeing/Depth Perception/Color

Nice To Haves

Experience as a primary/secondary school custodian is desired
Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment

Responsibilities

Floorcare including dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing, stripping, neutralizing, waxing, spot cleaning, stain and gum removal, and shampooing of floors (43%).
Pick up and empty trash; provide services for the lunch program; change plastic waste bags; clean and dust restrooms, classrooms, chalk/whiteboards, erasers, pencil sharpeners, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, glass, blinds, and draperies. Clean and polish furniture and keep restrooms supplied with paper products, soap, and other items (42%).
Remove and replace defective lightbulbs; clean mechanical grills; dust horizontal and vertical surfaces; keep ceiling tiles in place; provide services for special activities; and identify and report items requiring repair. Work closely with supervisor, lead staff, and co-workers to provide feedback on building maintenance needs (10%).
Pick up and remove trash from grounds and playgrounds, water turf, sweep sidewalks, and perform snow removal operations. Operate, clean, and care for assigned equipment and supplies (5%).