What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian / Janitor position at Archdiocese of Detroit?
Custodian ~ Divine Child Parish & Schools
Job Title: Custodian / Janitor
Location: 1055 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn, MI 48128
Website: divinechild.org
Reports to: Director of Operations
Classification: Full Time
Pay: Competitive
Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Pension, 403(b) and more
Schedule: Evening Shift During the School Year, Day Shift During the Summer
Position Summary
Custodians are responsible for the cleanliness and safety of all school facilities and grounds. Their mission is to maintain the schools’ physical facilities in a condition of cleanliness and safety.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize all rooms (classrooms, restrooms, gyms, etc.) using established practices and procedures.
- Clean, dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers.
- Assist with the setup/cleanup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, and events. Facilitate event activities for school and ancillary groups.
- Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors and vacuum carpets.
- Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, scrubbers, pressure washers, snow shovels, buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, windows, etc.
- Wash walls and equipment; climb and balance on ladders up to 12 feet tall when required in work assignments.
- Lock and unlock assigned buildings; secure buildings when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows; report any unauthorized occupants; turn off lights.
- Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
- Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
- Support and enforce all school policies and rules, safety regulations and guidelines.
- Attending emergencies when necessary.
- Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Practical maintenance - custodial experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently. Must be available for emergency call-in.
- Proven time management skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines. Must be punctual.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
- Strong communications skills (written and verbal); able to communicate information clearly and in a timely fashion.
- Completed or willing to complete Archdiocese of Detroit’s Protecting God’s Children course.
- Must submit to a background check and fingerprinting.
Physical Demands
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 about the head, and reach forward.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as equipment and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines.
How to Apply
By mail:
Lynda Ellul ~ Director of Operations
1055 N. Silvery Lane
Dearborn, MI 48128
By Email:
ellull@divinechildhighschool.org
Salary : $25,300 - $32,000
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