Part Time Custodians

Lewisburg Area School District•Lewisburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Basic Function This position is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of the general condition of the area of the building to which he or she is assigned. The individual must be able to effectively communicate and interact with staff, community members, parents and students. This position reports to and is evaluated by the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, in consultation with the Building Principal and Director of Administrative Services. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge and capability of cleaning and making minor repairs to buildings and equipment, including regular maintenance. Must be able to follow instructions and orders. Authorities and Responsibilities: 1. Is responsible for the general condition, especially cleanliness, of the area of the building and grounds to which he/she is assigned by the Head Custodian and the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. 2. Reports promptly to the Head Custodian any conditions that need to be remedied or repaired. 3. Checks the classrooms periodically to assure that the proper temperature is maintained. 4. Cleans rooms, corridors, windows, and glass doors, as per schedule. 5. Responsible for closing and securing the building. A routine check must be made each night to see that all entrances are secured. Checks night lights to determine if they are functioning properly. 6. Keeps all steps and sidewalks free of snow and ice and covered with an approved non-slip material. 7. Makes minor repairs at the direction of the Head Custodian or the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. 8. Becomes familiar with the heating, ventilating, electrical, plumbing, and other systems of the building so that any abnormal conditions in any of these areas can be recognized and corrected immediately. 9. Distributes materials, supplies, and equipment to staff members upon proper application. 10. Guards against waste of materials, supplies, water, and energy. 11. Performs such duties as may be delegated by the Head Custodian, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and the Building Principal. 12. Is able to speak and write in a clear, concise manner. 13. Is able to move throughout all district buildings (all floors) and school district grounds. 14. Performs the necessary tasks associated with an “emergency shutdown” to prevent and/or reduce potential harm and/or damage to the building occupants and/or the building structure. Physical Requirements: Requires movement throughout the shift, in order to clean and organize various areas of the building, using provided equipment and chemicals. Requires hand and finger dexterity to use cleaning equipment. Required to be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Periodically involves climbing ladders to maintain equipment and building components. May require use of cleaning machinery and equipment, as well as lawn maintenance and snow removal equipment. Auditory and Visual Requirements – within normal range, with or without correction. Worksite Environment: Primarily indoors, but will be outdoors for lawn maintenance as well as snow removal as required. Exposure to various cleaning chemicals and equipment / machinery. Licenses and Certifications: Relevant criminal histories and child abuse clearances. Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Mental Demands: Steady response to unpredictable situations. Must complete required cleaning processes within a scheduled amount of time.

Requirements

Knowledge and capability of cleaning and making minor repairs to buildings and equipment, including regular maintenance.
Must be able to follow instructions and orders.
Relevant criminal histories and child abuse clearances.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Current PA Criminal Clearance, PA Child Abuse, FBI Clearance, Act 168 Disclosure Form, and Health Physical with Mantoux TB test required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Is responsible for the general condition, especially cleanliness, of the area of the building and grounds to which he/she is assigned by the Head Custodian and the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds.
Reports promptly to the Head Custodian any conditions that need to be remedied or repaired.
Checks the classrooms periodically to assure that the proper temperature is maintained.
Cleans rooms, corridors, windows, and glass doors, as per schedule.
Responsible for closing and securing the building. A routine check must be made each night to see that all entrances are secured. Checks night lights to determine if they are functioning properly.
Keeps all steps and sidewalks free of snow and ice and covered with an approved non-slip material.
Makes minor repairs at the direction of the Head Custodian or the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds.
Becomes familiar with the heating, ventilating, electrical, plumbing, and other systems of the building so that any abnormal conditions in any of these areas can be recognized and corrected immediately.
Distributes materials, supplies, and equipment to staff members upon proper application.
Guards against waste of materials, supplies, water, and energy.
Performs such duties as may be delegated by the Head Custodian, the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and the Building Principal.
Is able to speak and write in a clear, concise manner.
Is able to move throughout all district buildings (all floors) and school district grounds.
Performs the necessary tasks associated with an “emergency shutdown” to prevent and/or reduce potential harm and/or damage to the building occupants and/or the building structure.