What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian – 1st Shift position at Kentwood Public Schools?
- Performs regular custodial duties in assigned area of building.
- Personally makes routine repairs and/or reports need for repairs, supplies, equipment and services in writing to the Plant Services Department.
- Responsible for preparation and services necessary for events and activities. Maintains inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment.
- Assist with set up and clean up of cafeteria program.
- Shovels snow and salt walks as needed.
- Maintains buildings and grounds security by opening/closing the building each school day and during special events, as directed.
- Be on call as needed for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime, or special needs falling outside of the normal working hours.
- The ability to complete your daily work, plus accommodate the students, parents,administration and staff.
- Required to use ladders in the course of the daily duties and personnel lifts for service work of equipment and fixtures.
- Projects a positive image for Kentwood Public Schools with his/her team, whenever the public, guests or visitors are in the building.
- Works closely with the Building Manager and/or administrators to be prepared for scheduled evening activities as needed, and unscheduled events.
- Responsible for proper heating, ventilating and lighting of the building.
- Responsible for the general repair, maintenance of educational equipment, heating ventilating units, lighting, plumbing and other school equipment (except for equipment that is under contract by outside repair firms).
- Responsible to maintain an established preventive maintenance program to include associated records. The PM program will identify daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly duties.
- If the principal has a singular duty and he/she communicates directly with you, you are advised to complete the duty as that person has requested. If it is to become part of your daily duties then it must be assigned through the Associate Director of Plant Services.
- There is a high probability that contact with Bloodborne material will occur within your daily duties.
- All duties and procedure are to be performed within health safety standards as per OSHA and MIOSHA and school district emergency procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Plant Services or his/her designee.
- Ability to work in an economically, culturally and racially diverse environment
- Regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
- Must be a high school graduate and physically capable of carrying out the essential functions of the job.
- Must have competency in spelling, writing, and basic English language skills.
- Must have a very good work history with a good to excellent attendance record in previous assignments and have successful job performance as evidenced through past/recent supervisor’s evaluations
- Ada Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described 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.
- Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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 andreach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to 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 50 pounds, such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 80 lbs., such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines., etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate.
- Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.
JobID: 7032
Position Type:
Facilities and Operations/Head Custodian
Facilities and Operations/Head Custodian
Date Posted:
4/14/2025
4/14/2025
Location:
Crestwood Middle School
Crestwood Middle School
Closing Date:
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE UPLOADED AND SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ON THE SPECIFIED POSTING DEADLINE.
Position: Head Custodial -1st Shift -Crestwood Middle School
Position Purpose: Responsible for providing the necessary leadership to keep assigned buildings clean, safe: functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established District Policies and Standards.
Schedule: 8 hours/day – 5 days/week – 52 weeks/year
Salary: Starting at $18.99 /Full Benefits, KESPA contract
Essential Job Functions:
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
FLSA Status: Non-ExemptAPPLICATIONS: SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, INDIVIDUAL COVER LETTER AND RESUME THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLITRACK APPLICANT CENTER, NO HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA MAIL OR HAND DELIVERY.
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE UPLOADED AND SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ON THE SPECIFIED POSTING DEADLINE.
Salary : $19
