Custodian-240 Days-SYSTEMWIDE

Madison City Schools • Madison, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian position aims to provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient environment for learning, playing, working, and developing. This role is crucial for maintaining the overall condition and functionality of the school premises. The position is classified as Non-exempt and reports to the Principal. Employees are required to undergo a background check, including fingerprinting, by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Madison City Schools emphasizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment, expecting employees to model professional conduct, maintain appropriate boundaries with students, use approved communication channels, and promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect. Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment. This role is for 240 days a year, 8 hours a day, constituting a full year of employment. Salary will be determined according to the Madison City Schools Salary Schedule, with up to 10 years of experience counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Alabama driver's license
• Eighteen years of age
• Good knowledge of tools, materials and methods to safely perform the work required connected with resurfacing and shampooing floors.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of general cleaning practices.
• Ability to do simple mathematics.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, carry and reach overhead.
• Ability to do grounds keeping and minor maintenance.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance and supplies.
• Ability to get along with students, teachers and the general public.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders or scaffolds, and moving furniture, textbooks and supplies.
• Adequate strength and dexterity to perform all tasks including lifting, stooping and bending.
• Employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.
• A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.
• Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity.
• Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law.

Nice To Haves

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Sweeps, mops, and/or vacuums classrooms, locker rooms, bathrooms, etc. daily and dusts furniture.
• Strips, waxes, and buffs floors as directed.
• Scrubs, hoses down and disinfects toilets and floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside at least one time a year, and more frequently if necessary.
• Makes minor repairs and performs maintenance duties as needed.
• Reports needs for major repairs promptly to the principal.
• Reports immediately to the principal any damage to the school property.
• Remains on the school premises during established work hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the principal.
• Attends work on a regular basis.
• Reports work-related injuries as required.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and before leaving, ensuring that all doors and windows are secured, and turning off all lights, except those left on for safety reasons.
• Keeps an inventory of supplies and equipment, and requisitions needed replacements from the principal on a timely basis.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
• Complies with appropriate laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Maintains acceptable health and safety standards regarding the use of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, etc.
• Adheres to rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/hers employment as may be assigned.
• Supervises summer workers.

Benefits

• Salary based on employment for complete year
• Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.

What This Job Offers

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