Custodian FY2526_100

Belgrade Public Schools•Belgrade, MT

9d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Head Custodial and Building Principal, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed
Ability to be flexible to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Ability to problem solve to analyze issue.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, the public, and staff members.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to manage time and responsibilities, adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, meet deadlines and schedules.
Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
Skill in adhering to safety practices.
Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and using pertinent software applications.
Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
Assigned specific duties within the classroom and building.
Cleans rooms, corridors, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, whiteboards, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, locker rooms and restroom floors and sanitary fixtures on a daily basis.
Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
Washes walls and ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
Removes graffiti and cleans glass areas.
Replaces light bulbs.
Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
Clears snow from entrances and walks, driveways, parking areas and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals as directed.
Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
Performs routine nontechnical maintenance duties with the use of household tools.
Operates and follows routine use guidelines for mechanical equipment (ex: floor scrubbers)
May perform grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds as directed/needed.
May be assigned general maintenance duties as needed and based on skill and ability level.