Custodian FY2526_164

Belgrade Public Schools • Belgrade, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,200 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, the district is proud of its partnership with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of its mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.” The district offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution. Administration reserves the right to change schedules as needed for the effectiveness and efficiency of the school/department. Under the direct supervision of the Head Custodial and Maintenance Supervisor and indirect supervision of the Building Principal, the Custodian 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums
• Available dental insurance
• Available vision insurance
• Available life insurance
• Other supplemental insurance plans
• District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years.
• Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution.

What This Job Offers

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