Custodian - 2nd Shift Full-Time

Buchanan Community Schools • Buchanan, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Buchanan Community Schools is seeking a full-time Custodian for the 2nd shift. This role is responsible for cleaning and maintaining buildings and their surroundings to ensure a safe and clean environment for students and staff. The position involves a variety of tasks related to general maintenance, cleaning, and security of school facilities.

Requirements

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, students, or other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students.
• Able to effectively take direction and work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor.
• Impeccable character, sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and district staff.
• Good communication skills.
• Punctual and rarely absent work habits.
• Ability to work from ladders and/or scaffolding.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails, and unloading trucks.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 lbs such as salt and bulk furniture.
• Will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines.

Nice To Haves

• Custodial Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps or shovels snow from steps, ramps, and walks at building entrances and salts icy steps and walks as necessary.
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the building.
• Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building or in obtaining and setting up needed equipment and/or material.
• Restocks disposable items and provides supervisor with inventory usage and data.
• Assists in maintaining safe working conditions for all employees in the building and on the grounds.
• Performs any immediate custodial needs requested by the building administrator.
• Assists in other assignments of an unusual or emergency nature when needed to insure the District’s ability to operate.
• Maintains the equipment pertinent to custodial duties in satisfactory working conditions.
• Assists in the unloading and distribution of materials.
• Works with other custodians and personnel cooperatively.
• Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors and other surfaces.
• Cleans, renovates, and renews floor surface finishes.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings.
• Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards, chalk rails, and erasers.
• Washes/cleans light fixtures.
• Replaces light bulbs/tubes as necessary.
• Painting.
• Moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Collects, bags, and disposes of trash.
• Locks doors and windows to classrooms and offices at end of day.
• Turns off unnecessary lighting.
• Cleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms, and locker rooms.
• Washes all interior and exterior glass including framed pictures, partitions, and doors.
• Reports items that require repair.
• Follows written work schedule.
• Coordinates work with lead Operations Utility Coordinator and Operations Supervisor.
• Guards property against fire, theft, and illegal entry; maintain building security each school day.
• Ability to work from ladders and/or scaffolding.
• Maintains and operates all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Vacuums, spot cleans, and extracts carpet as necessary.
• Performs all assigned duties in a manner in which contributes to the safety and wellbeing of the students, staff and buildings.
• Performs all custodial/operations duties assigned by supervisors.
• Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• This role includes a schedule that may involve rotating weekend shifts.
• Any other duties or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the administration.

Benefits

• Single Insurance Benefits Offered for full-time staff (after 90 day probation period)
• Sick Days (one per month up to a total of 12, first 3 given after 90 day probation period)
• Personal Days (2)
• Bereavement Days (3)
• Vacation Days (5 days after first full year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED