24-25 - East - Custodial Worker I - 1.0 FTE (40 HPW)

Building Services

East High

$26.77 - 26.77 Hourly Wage

Initial deadline for internal applicants: 2/12/2025

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM; occasional reassignment. Work schedule is subject to change if the school calendar start time changes.

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2024-2025 school year. The Madison Metropolitan School District actively seeks and encourages women and candidates of color to apply.

Becoming a Model School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework , and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path. We aim to foster, cultivate, and retain a skilled workforce that supports and mirrors the diversity of our student population.

We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 27,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, performs custodial services required to maintain assigned school buildings and adjacent ground areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. The duties listed below are commonly performed. This list is not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required to complete as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

From a prepared work schedule, performs work that includes, but is not limited to:

• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks aligned to District standards for various interior/exterior building fixtures, including all flooring, restrooms, ceilings, and wall surfaces in classrooms, hallways, gyms, offices, cafeterias, and nurses stations as well as removing all trash and recycling
• Refill necessary supplies, including paper products, throughout the building, including custodial carts and storage areas
• Assist in loading and unloading with various building deliveries
• Process room moves and teacher requests
• Willingness to learn and ability to process building permits
• Set-up, take down, and clean building events and permit holders
• Complete minor preventive maintenance including, but not limited to, lamp replacement, dispenser installation, custodial equipment, repairing lockers, window latches, door hinges, and washing windows
• Perform outdoor duties including, but not limited to, trash pick-up, landscaping, mowing, string trimming, snow removal, ice removal, salting, sanding, and other seasonal maintenance
• Safety and security duties including, but not limited to, reporting safety and fire hazards to supervisor, arming security systems, security checks of buildings and grounds, turning out lights, locking all windows and doors
• Communicate information and receive requests from school staff, the public, student and others who are using the building, related to the performance of custodial services
• Provide quality customer service and communication to support staff and students
• Dress appropriately per Employee Handbook section 3.29, with Photo I.D. visible
• Work varied shifts as assigned as needed
• Review, enter and sign off tasks for completion (e.g., work orders, preventative maintenance) in EAM as required
• Carry and respond to any assigned district-provided communication devices (e.g., phones, radio)
• Other related duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to take initiative and prioritize the completion of assigned tasks
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and professionally with and serve school district personnel, students, and the community
• Ability to lead others and share knowledge related to job duties
• Ability to clearly communicate in English for emergency response situations
• Ability to learn and navigate current software
• Knowledge and appropriate use of cleaning materials, solutions, and procedures
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of custodial trainee program
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward one’s own cultural competence (i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas)
• Experience working independently, in teams, and leading others
  
  

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• This job is physically demanding - medium to heavy work.
• There is constant standing, walking, and moving depending on day to day tasks. There will be frequent pushing and pulling of loads up to 70 pounds. There is frequent bending, stooping, and utilizing proper lifting techniques loads up to 50 pounds. There is frequent sitting, driving, squatting, crouching, ladder and stair climbing, able to handle 10 ft heights, crawling, reaching, kneeling, lifting up to 75 pounds, and repetitive movements with both hands. Verbal and auditory communication is frequently used. Near and far vision acuity, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision, and feeling are frequently utilized.
  
  

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.