Custodian

Job Goal(s): The goal of this is to provide a safe and clean learning environment enabling the students to take the fullest advantage of the district's total educational program. To respect the district and its personnel and represent it with the utmost professionalism.

 

 

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred
• Must have passed a physical exam directed by state requirements and comply with stipulations recommended by the district’s examining physician.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical information.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees. Be a team player.
• Self directed/ motivated.
• Job requires physical ability to lift 40 lbs., stand, climb stairs and ladders, lift, push, pull, and bend for extended periods.

 

Certifications

• Maine DOE Certification - CHRC
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation (If itinerant position)

 

• Wear proper uniform attire and maintains serviceability 
• Be able to follow district policies; contractual obligations with professional attitude
• Follow all necessary requirements of time clock procedures
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Participate in the Driving Dynamics course as recommended by the State and required by the District.
• Must become CPR certified; and maintain certification throughout employment
• Perform general custodial duties at the assigned location(s).
• Provide an adequate custodial inventory of materials and supplies on your custodial cart and closet.
• Perform emergency custodial duties during the school day (if scheduled).
• Replace materials as needed in areas that are maintained by Custodial Services
• Maintain the building in a safe, neat and orderly fashion.
• Help keep the grounds and play areas free from litter.
• Use proper operation and cleaning methods for any machinery or equipment
• Use proper cleaning methods for spaces that you are responsible for
• Assume responsibility for the general security of the building.
• Assume responsibility for the general fire safety of the building.
• Maintain communication between the Lead Custodian in regards to building needs or problems
• Report maintenance issues to the Lead Custodian
• Participate in any professional development the district offers for Custodial Services
• Become familiar with all emergency procedures of the building including valves, switches and other building equipment.
• Offer input to the Lead Custodian and/or Operations Supervisor in regards to materials, equipment, procedures, and maintenance needs
• Know and understand the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Lead Custodian, Operations Supervisor, Director of Transportation and Custodial Services and/or their designee.

• This position is part time 25 hours per week, school year only.
• There may be some hours in excess of pre-established hours.
• The position is primarily a second shift position; there may be some required change to shifts based on district needs to cover leave requests and special projects.
• Excludes storm days, summer breaks & scrub weeks

• Travel between schools or district buildings may be required at times 

Reports To: Operations Supervisor, Director of Transportation and Custodial Services or his/her designee.

 

 

Terms of Employment:  As determined by the Support Staff CBA

 

 

Evaluation: Operations Supervisor, Director of Transportation and Custodial Services or his/her designee.