Custodian - Part-time

Buchanan Community Schools•Buchanan, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Buchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for Custodian (part-time, 2nd shift position). Custodians perform tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of various buildings and their surroundings and to create a safe and clean environment for students and staff. This role includes a schedule that may involve rotating weekend shifts. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the District.

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

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
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