Custodian Day Shift - MSK

As a Custodian, you will deliver measurable results in providing students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, healthy, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop. Qualifications: Love what you do, and the opportunity this position brings to serving the students here at RSU 21. We are seeking a candidate with a high school diploma, working knowledge of custodial duties, services, and equipment. Must have the ability to reach, lift (up to 50 lbs.), basic math, writing, eye-hand coordination, sitting, stooping, and ability to talk, hear, see, speak and communicate effectively. Applicants must be able read and understand policies and procedures and related information and to follow verbal or demonstrated instructions. Ability to perform all necessary upper and lower body movement. Demonstrate competency and experience in all areas of these services. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Facilities Manager may find appropriate and acceptable. Responsibilities: Accountability Communicates frequently with the Building Principal or designee and responds to changing priorities as instructed. Follows schedules and procedures for the regular, ongoing custodial care of all school and office facilities of the district. Keeps up to date with proper procedures and equipment; acts as a trainer to new or less skilled personnel in the use of power equipment, once fully trained. Follows articles written in the bargaining agreements set forth by the Association and Board. May be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of RSU21. Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required. Communication Works closely with the lead people on staff to be directed through the work process. Maintains the poise of a disciplined person. Is tactful in dealing with others, resourceful and self-reliant, and demonstrates respect for self and others. Is willing to accept suggestions and follow instructions, follows the proper channels of command and exercises confidentiality of privileged information relating to school and personnel matters. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and members of the community. Safety Focused Cleans and maintains safe walkways and entrances doing snow removal, sanding/salting, and cleaning sand and debris from walks and entrances. Inspects playground equipment and makes minor repairs and reports larger repairs to the maintenance office so that work orders are generated. Visually inspect the fire extinguishers in their area once a month and initial the date of inspection card. If any are unsatisfactory or missing, notifies the maintenance office so that work orders are generated. Routinely checks to make certain that lights are not out. Replaces bulbs that custodian can reach with proper ladders or notifies the maintenance office of units that need special height requirements or more than one person through the work order process. Works with Facilities Manager to ensure guidelines for the division of responsibility for minor in-school repairs and emergency repairs are observed. Has experience with all power custodial equipment and proper safety procedures. Inspects ceiling tiles daily for water damage and reports to the maintenance office so that work orders are generated. Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy. General Custodian Cleans and arranges classrooms, cleans hallways stairs and landings, cleans and sets-up cafeteria, cleans gym floors and bleacher areas, cleans and sanitizes locker rooms, cleans and restocks bath areas. Maintains custodial closets with proper amount of product and keeps area cleans and secure. This includes keeping all machinery and tools clean and in good repair as well as the closet floor and walls. Uses his/her experience and working knowledge of tools, to do everyday entry-level maintenance items to benefit the school. Keeps grounds free from rubbish at all times. Performs all other related duties as deemed necessary by the Building Principal or the Facilities Manager. Core Competencies: Attention to detail: you’re obsessed with accuracy and embrace the importance of “getting it right”; you triple-check documentation to ensure you can stand by your work; your discipline enables you to work error-free despite repetitive nature of tasks Team player: you support your colleagues and have their backs; you pinch hit for one another when needed; you approach your work with a team mentality to ensure collective success Critical judgment and decision-making: you apply informed judgment to resolve difficult issues; you confront emerging challenges and recommend thoughtful, creative, and impactful solutions Commitment to processes and procedures: you (and your teams) standardize, follow, and refine approaches and systems; you collectively identify and document process solutions 100% follow-through: you have a no-dropped-balls policy, stay on top of all specific tasks/follow-up items and general areas of work to meet deadlines consistently; you clearly communicate steps taken Calm in the storm: you stay grounded and focused when problems emerge; you stand ready to provide support, identify options, and delegate tasks as needed Embrace diversity: you value a diversity of perspectives, styles and beliefs; you understand the difference between tolerance and inclusion Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district. Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board policies. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with this document by the Principal and/or Facilities Manager.