POSITION TITLE: OUTSIDE CUSTODIAN
LOCATION: BRISTOL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT: CUSTODIAL
REPORTS TO: HEAD CUSTODIAN
SUMMARY: Maintains the district’s school buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they represent no problems or interruptions to the educational program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Care and maintenance of school grounds and athletic fields
• Operate and maintain all types of equipment related to the care and maintenance of school facilities?
• Work in extreme weather conditions
• Snow removal work
• In house custodial duties when not working outside
• Work closely with building supervisor and administrators
• Repair equipment related to outside maintenance
• Perform repairs inside the building as needed
• Cultivate soil and fertilize as necessary
• Plant seeds, bulbs, shrubs, etc., as required
• Prune trees and hedges
• Mow lawns.
• Connect and utilize sprinkling equipment and water irrigation systems
• Collect and dispose of leaves and refuse on a regular basis
• Work inside during the winter on assigned custodial jobs
• Perform other duties as required by supervisors

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
Education And/Or ExperienceHigh School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups and other employees.
Mathematical SkillsAbility to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
Computer SkillsBasic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications.
Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Other Skills And AbilitiesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education Policies.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally, the employee will lift heavier items and should do so with assistance. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WORK HOURS: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
SALARY: PER CONTRACT
APPLICATION: Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education complete an internal online application by 4:00 p.m. on June 12, 2024
All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp.
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