Custodian - Full-time
About The Position
The Regular Custodian supports the school district’s educational mission by maintaining school facilities in a condition of cleanliness, safety, and operating excellence. The role helps ensure that the facilities are available for educational use and that the building and grounds remain clean, orderly, and attractive. The position is scheduled for 8 hours per day, 254 days per year, normally Monday through Friday during the day. Emergency conditions may require attention at any hour of the day or night. The position is at will. Wages follow the Classified Salary Schedule, Grade 5: $16.39 per hour, or $17.19 per hour with a bachelor’s degree or five years of relevant experience. Benefits are provided in accordance with approved Board policy.
Requirements
- High school diploma preferred.
- Read and write at a minimum of a 9th-grade level.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Physically capable of performing assigned tasks.
- Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
- Capable of lifting up to 55 pounds.
- Previous experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- Must meet any alternative qualifications the Board finds appropriate and acceptable.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma.
- Previous experience.
Responsibilities
- Keep the building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean.
- May assist with regulating heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems for appropriate seasonal temperatures and economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
- Shovel, plow, or sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate and in accordance with District policy.
- Check daily that exit doors are open and panic bolts are functioning during building occupancy.
- Sweep and vacuum classrooms daily and dust furniture.
- Clean corridors after school each day and during the day when needed.
- Scrub, wash, and disinfect bathroom floors daily; clean sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
- Wash windows as assigned by the Head Custodian.
- Keep grounds free of rubbish and may perform yard work, such as grass cutting and tree trimming, to maintain safe and attractive grounds.
- Maintain floors in a clean and attractive condition and in good repair.
- Clean chalkboards at least once a week.
- Make minor building repairs and report necessary major repairs to the supervisor.
- May perform regularly scheduled maintenance on motors and other mechanical equipment.
- Immediately report damage to school property to the supervisor.
- Remain on school premises during school hours and during authorized non-school-hour building use when attendance is required by the supervisor.
- Open and close the building each school day and ensure that doors and windows are secured and lights are off before leaving, except those left on for safety.
- Move furniture and equipment within the building as required for activities and as directed by the supervisor.
- Comply with local laws and procedures for storing and disposing of trash, rubbish, and waste.
- Maintain high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits in accordance with approved Board policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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