Custodian Specialist

Schedule: 5 days / week (Monday - Friday), 8 hours / day, 12 months / year
Hours: 6:00am – 2:30pm or as assigned (hours & break hours may vary)
Benefits & Pay Schedule: According to Master Agreement

JOB SUMMARY:
Provide custodial support for the District in order to provide a clean, safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
70% Specialist Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for a building custodial operation in absence of a building Head Engineer.
• Assume responsibility for a Grounds Custodian in absence of a Grounds Custodian.
• Assume responsibility for a Maintenance Custodian in absence of a Maintenance Custodian.
• Deliver district inter-office mail deliveries when required.

20% Cleaning/Upkeep/Grounds responsibilities

• Maintain District grounds including mowing, edging, trimming trees and shrubbery, weed control, debris removal, over seeding, aerating.
• Clean sidewalks /steps.
• Remove snow/ice from walks, stairs, and parking lots.
• Assist with event setup.
• Maintain and prepare athletic fields.
• Clean, scrub, mop, dust, vacuum or sweeps floors, stairs, classrooms, kitchens, gyms, locker rooms, libraries, offices, commons, hallways, restrooms and other designated areas.
• Respond to emergency cleanup situations.
• Keep the district grounds shops clean and well maintained. Restock shelves with supplies.
• Maintain building and grounds security: secure building, lock and unlock buildings, as necessary and perform other security tasks.

8% Program Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and overseeing daily completion of ground activities.
• Monitor and execute work orders based on timing of need, facility use, and personnel schedules.
• Ensure that all safety standards are met.
• Submit requests for repair of equipment after troubleshooting/attempting repair.

2% Meetings/Trainings

• Attends meetings and trainings as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Special Class Boiler’s License within 12 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Experience:

• Previous grounds and/or custodial or other related experience preferred.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

• Knowledge of proper lawn care, trimming, and marking of athletic fields.
• Knowledge of snow proper removal techniques.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.
• Ability to properly operate and maintain buildings and grounds equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to employ proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to manage email, work order system software, and HVAC system software.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral formats with District staff and community members.
• Organizational and time management skills including prioritizing duties to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to safely work with cleaning and grounds products.
• Ability to follow all health and safety practices.
• Ability to follow established routine with ability to vary sequence of duties as needed.
• Basic mechanical repair abilities.
• Knowledge of applicable district policies/procedures.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software Required:

• Operates grounds equipment including snow removal and lawn maintenance equipment.
• Operates hand tools, pallet jack, desk/table movers and ladders.
• Operates computer, hand held radio, and district phone system.
• Operates work order system software.
• Operates HVAC system software.

Supervision of Other Employees:

• This position provides supervision and work direction to building custodial staff in the absence of the building Head Engineer.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Position involves lifting, walking, pulling, stooping, climbing, crawling and kneeling.
• Position involves extended periods of time on feet.
• Position involves frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts 75 – 100 pounds.
• Position involves occasional climbing of ladders.
• Position involves occasional repetitive motion & hand dexterity in performing tasks.
• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.

Mental Job Requirements:

• Position includes organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Position involves attention to detail.
• Position includes operating equipment that requires concentration.
• Position includes handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Position involves flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
• Position includes coordinating groups to overcome obstacles of time constraints.
• Position includes varying workload.
• Position involves coordination of manual dexterity with visual attention (eye-hand coordination).

Working Conditions:

• Position works around dirt, dust, chemicals and fumes.
• Position involves occasional exposure to blood/bodily fluids.
• Position involves exposure to noise and extreme temperatures.
• Position involves occasional exposure to heights, confined spaces and mechanical equipment/moving parts.
• Position includes travel between buildings.
• Position may include varied duty hours during the week.
• Position includes evening, night, and weekend hours.
• Position may include overtime hours.

Job Outcomes:

• Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.
• Provides a clean, safe, comfortable environment that supports the educational activities and programs of the District.
• Helps to promote safety and prevent accidents.
• Assists in securing building to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Identifies and reports maintenance problems.

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

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Thank you,
Human Resources