Night Custodian

Van Buren Intermediate School District•Lawrence, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Night Custodian is responsible for accomplishing routine building cleaning, event set-ups, and performing minor building maintenance. This role ensures the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge in custodial and maintenance work; including standard cleaning materials, equipment and methods
Possess physical and mental capabilities in memory, attention to detail, following directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating and organization
Ability to communicate and work well with other employees and customers
Ability to operate various types of cleaning, garden and snow equipment
Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stand for long periods of time or work from heights
Ability to perform minor maintenance repairs, routine preventative maintenance, clean equipment and replenish supplies
Possess skills and knowledge of wall repair and painting
Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs
Possess a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of custodial experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop and scrub floors and other surfaces.
Clean, renovate and renew floor surface finishes.
Vacuum, spot clean and extract carpets.
Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim and related furnishings.
Wash and clean light fixtures, replace light bulbs/tubes as necessary.
Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment.
Sweep or shovel snow from steps, roofs and walks at building entrances and salt icy steps and walks.
Collect, bag and dispose of trash.
Lock and unlock doors and windows to classrooms and offices, secure buildings when facilities are not in use and guard property against fire, theft and illegal entry.
Turn off unnecessary lighting.
Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms and showers.
Wash all interior and exterior glass, including framed pictures, partitions and doors.
Immediately report building and ground discrepancies to the maintenance supervisor or his/her designee (i.e. : HVAC, and or security system not working properly, roof leaks, broken windows or doors, outdoor lighting failing to operate.).
Report items that require repair to the 1st Shift Building Supervisor.
Follow a written work schedule.
Assist with event set-ups and tear downs.
Work from ladders or scaffolding.
Maintain and operate all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.
Perform all assigned duties in a manner which contributes to the safety and well being of the staff and building occupants.
Help others when time is available; building a sense of teamwork.
Perform all custodial/maintenance duties assigned by the supervisor.
Ensure regular and reliable, in person attendance.