Middle School Custodian Afternoons

SALARY - Per AFSCME CBA

Starting from $16.06 $.35 shift premium, $16.41 per hour

*Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Leave Days

*Position includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability

Middle School Custodian - Warren Woods Middle School

3PM – 11:30 PM

Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• ·         Responsible for opening and checking building
• ·         Responsible for closing and securing of building and overall security of building
• ·         Responsible for general cleaning of building
• ·         Responsible for replacing light bulbs and tubes
• ·         Responsible for event setups and breakdowns
• ·         Responsible for trash removal and recycling materials
• ·         Responsible for snow removal and salting of sidewalks and entrances to building
• ·         Responsible for sweeping, mopping and scrubbing floors and other surfaces
• ·         Responsible for cleaning and dusting of furniture, exhibit cases, lockers, windows, doors, trim and related                    furnishings
• ·         Responsible for moving equipment while cleaning and reassembling when complete
• ·         Responsible for moving furniture as needed for cleaning
• ·         Responsible for preparing surfaces for painting; primes and paints walls, ceilings, doors, frames and trim
• ·         Responsible for vacuuming, spot cleaning and extracting carpets as necessary
• ·         Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting toilet rooms and locker rooms; restock dispensers
• ·         Responsible for turning off water valves and shut off electrical breakers as necessary
• ·         Responsible for minor plumbing repairs
• ·         Responsible for reporting items that require repair to the Head Custodian or Building Engineer
• ·         Responsible for coordinating work with Head Custodian, Building Engineer and Principal
• ·         Responsible for guarding property against fire, floods, theft and illegal entry
• ·         Responsible for use and care of custodial cleaning equipment
• ·         Responsible for assisting vendors, inspectors and contractors
• ·         Responsible for emergency and overtime assignments
• ·         Responsible for attending seminars and in-service training
• ·         Responsible for related duties as assigned
• ·         Responsible to maintain regular and reliable attendance

 Requirements

• ·         High School Graduate.  College or trade school classes preferred.
• ·         Valid driver’s license
• ·         The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or                  move  up to 100 pounds including pushing and pulling items such as tables, desks and cabinets.
• ·         Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding up to 30’ high
• ·         Ability to use hand tools and power tools including a cordless drill and sander
• ·         Be able to speak, read and write at a level of proficiency that permits satisfactory job performance
• ·         Be able to apply math concepts such as general math, fractions, percentages, at a level of proficiency that                    permits satisfactory job performance
• ·         Be able to read and follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and cleaning chemical labels
• ·         Be neat in appearance
• ·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• ·         Upon request, present a certificate signed by a licensed physician, appointed by the District, verifying the                    physical ability to perform the job

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Language Skills – Ability to read, and interpret directions and written material.  Ability to write clearly.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, students, parents and the general public.

Mathematical and Reasoning Skills – Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions and general math to practical situations.

Physical Demands – 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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most custodians work within a school setting.  The job typically requires some physical exertion; individuals in this position may be on their feet throughout the workday.  The person in this position needs to move about inside the school building and grounds.   In addition, the person may need to ascend/descend a ladder to analyze a facility or piece of equipment and may need to occasionally push or lift equipment. The employee will need specific vision abilities to analyze facility needs.  The employee may be required to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. The employee is responsible to maintain the safety of the building and grounds and report any concerns. 

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.  Duties are performed indoors and outdoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.