Full-Time Custodian

Sweetwater County School District #1•Rock Springs, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs the operation, care, cleaning, maintenance, and security of the assigned school facility and site. The role helps provide a clean, comfortable, safe, and attractive environment that supports the Sweetwater County School District mission, “Teaching Effectively - Learning Successfully.” The position is located at Rock Springs Junior High School, works 12 months per year for 40 hours per week, and reports to the Lead Custodian/Principal. The custodian follows a daily building-cleaning and operations schedule; maintains floors, carpets, restrooms, windows, chalkboards, desks, and waste receptacles; performs minor repairs and groundskeeping; and helps secure and open or close the building. The role also involves monitoring building systems and safety, reporting damage or needed repairs, responding to emergencies, and completing other related duties as assigned. Snow removal, weekend and holiday building checks, assistance to staff, and work at other school facilities may also be required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Reading ability adequate to follow directions and make effective work decisions.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the work shift.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry it 50 feet.
Ability to climb scaffolding and ladders somewhat frequently relative to other tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous commercial cleaning experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Participate in a daily work schedule of building cleaning and operation.
Vacuum carpets daily in the assigned area.
Clean, sanitize, service, and restock restrooms daily.
Wash windows and frames as directed.
Clean chalkboards and trays daily.
Dust mop or damp mop resilient or tile floors daily.
Empty waste and sanitary receptacles daily.
Replace light bulbs as needed.
Clean student and teacher desks as directed.
Check that exit doors are open and panic bolts work properly during building occupancy; perform minor repairs within the custodian’s ability.
Raise the United States and Wyoming flags by 8:00 a.m. on school days and lower them at or after 3:30 p.m.
Keep school grounds free from rubbish and trim trees as necessary to maintain grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
Promptly report major repairs needed to the Principal.
Immediately report damage to school property to the Principal or Director of Custodial Services.
Remain on school premises when required by the Principal.
Open and close the building each school day, secure doors and windows, and turn off lights except those left on for safety.
Move furniture or equipment within buildings as directed by the Principal.
Follow local laws and procedures for storing and disposing of trash, rubbish, and waste.
Report unusual conditions or malfunctions in heating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
Sound the fire signal to alert the fire department and school personnel in the event of a fire.
Report unauthorized persons to the proper authority, route or detain them, and/or call police according to the emergency action plan.
Participate in appropriate in-service training programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Perform snow removal when required.
Perform weekend and holiday building checks as directed.
Assist building staff members upon request.
Work at other school facilities upon request.