What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Portage Community Schools?
Portage Community School District is looking for a full time evening custodian. The schedule is 8 hours per day, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This position is year-round.
Summary:
The school custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the building, and supporting a learning environment that promotes health, attitude and pride of students.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances a plus.
- Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction; sound judgment and decision making capabilities are essential.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Complete daily/recurring tasks inside to ensure spaces are prepared for the next day;
a. Sweeping, mopping, stripping, vacuuming, buffing floors, cleaning desks, cleaning windows, and drinking fountains.
b. Empty and clean waste and recycling containers
c. Clean restrooms; including floors, walls, fixtures, appliances and mirrors. Restock supplies.
Physical Requirements;
- Ability to pass physical prior to employment.
- Ability to lift and carry a maximum of 50 pounds.
- Ability to work from a stepladder at a height of 10 feet.
- Ability to perform the following tasks over a sustained period of time: climbing, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, sweeping, twisting, turning, shoveling, and standing.
- Ability to read instructions, labels, and other printed matter and for safe operation of equipment.
- Ability to understand written and verbal communications.
- Have a normal tolerance of and not be allergic to common maintenance chemicals.
- Attention to detail and conscientiousness.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Professional presentation and attitude.
- Tests may be administered to determine the extent to which an employee meets the job description.
- Regular attendance and punctuality.
- The employee shall remain free of an alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17