Part time Custodian (4 hr / day) @ Sherman

MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Custodian

REPORTS TO: Custodian / Building Principal 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Effectively and efficiently maintain a clean and safe environment at the assigned location for students, site staff and the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Clean restrooms, offices, hallways, steps, gyms, cafeterias, classrooms, and other areas as specified and instructed in a safe efficient manner and within established guidelines.
2. Pick up and discard trash in specific areas as instructed. Comply with local laws and Morgan Re-3 procedures for the storage and disposal of supplies, chemicals, trash, and waste. 
3. Sweep and mop floors, walkways, steps, and porches as instructed. De-ices and assist in shoveling snow from walkways and areas within 15’ of building as needed and instructed.
4. Vacuum carpeted areas. Shampoos and spot clean as needed or as requested.
5. Dust and clean shelves, lockers, blinds, furniture, light fixtures, and exhaust registers as needed and as requested.
6. Clean chalkboards, wash walls and windows as needed and requested.
7. Strip and wax tile floors, maintain, clean and seal wood floors as requested.
8. Use tools and equipment such as, but not limited to buffers, vacuum cleaners, wet-dry vacuum cleaners, various size mops, brooms, wet mops, snow shovels, hand tools, power tools, dollies, carts, trash barrels, buckets, etc.
9. Perform minor maintenance tasks such as but not limited to replacing light bulbs and tubes, mirrors, dispensers, unplugging plumbing fixtures, installing chalkboards, bulletin boards, shelves, and other similar duties.
10. Remove graffiti as soon as possible. Safely handle chemicals according to chemical directions and Morgan Re-3 policy.
11. Report emergencies and vandalism to appropriate personnel as soon as possible.
12. Safeguard all keys.
13. Move furniture, supplies and equipment as requested by supervisor or site administrator in a safe manner. Request assistance as needed.
14. Properly maintain, transport and store custodial equipment, supplies and chemicals according to policy. Notify supervisors of need for supply and equipment replacement.
15. Set up and take down tables, chairs, and bleachers as well as related duties as instructed by supervisor.
16. Report any accident, hazardous situations, or malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel as soon as possible.
17. Open, close, inspect and secure property sites as appropriate.
18. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
19. Work cooperatively with and maintain professional relationships with Morgan Re-3 employees and other professionals within specific areas of responsibility.
20. Maintain effective working relationships with Morgan County School Distirct Re-3 staff and community representatives.
21. Work emergency overtime if needed.
22. Cooperate and work well with administration and fellow workers.
23. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Ability to communicate in oral and written English preferred.
2. Ability to read and understand diagrams, written instructions on labels, work orders, memos, schedules, and instructions from school personnel.
3. Able to accurately add and subtract whole numbers and compute ratios.
4. Ability to measure and accurately use measuring devices.
5. Able to meet deadlines and work within established schedules.
6. Able to work well both independently and as a team member.
7. Able to complete assignments by demonstrating initiative.
8. Ability to identify emergency situations and reports to appropriate personnel.
9. Ability to understand and comply with relevant laws and Morgan County School Distirct Re-3 policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. 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.
2. The employee must occasionally to frequently lift/carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds. He/she must rarely lift/carry, push or pull 100 pounds.
3. The employee will be required to push, pull, twist, squat, crawl and climb ladders in carrying out essential functions of this job.
4. Candidates for hire by Morgan County School District Re-3 must submit a fingerprint background check at the candidate’s expense and must be passed.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
2. Basic education skills as noted under the skills, abilities, and knowledge section.
3. Previous custodial experience preferred. 
4. Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate or acceptable.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee works both indoors and outdoors in a public-school setting. The employee may be exposed to heights, moving parts, electrical shock, radiant energy, explosives, toxic chemicals, bulky materials, and other hazards such as communicable diseases. A sweeper may be in contact with students and adults from diverse populations.

Salary : $16 - $18