Title: Afternoon Custodian

Reports to: Director/Building Principal/Lead Custodian

Supervises: None

Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits: Best in class Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD offered after 20 work day probationary period or $7,600 cash-in-lieu of benefits (must provide proof of coverage) 

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director, Building Principal and Lead Custodian, the Custodian has the primary responsibility for cleaning the school building in such a way to promote general cleanliness, health and safety, while reducing the potential spread of infection. It is the role of the custodian to follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules at the assigned school building including, but not limited to, the classrooms, kitchen, office areas, bathrooms, storage areas and entrances. The performance of duties should have minimal impact upon the instructional and enrichment activities occurring within the building. The custodian may also be responsible for performing additional duties not stipulated below. These additional duties may include general building and grounds maintenance including snow removal and salt application, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Follows and completes the school building’s daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule. These duties include:
• Collects and bags all garbage within the building, placing the bags in a closed dumpster.
• Disinfects and cleans garbage and trash cans, and changes bags.
• Washes and sanitizes bathrooms fixtures daily with germicidal solution.
• Using germicidal solution, wet mops all washable floors daily including kitchen, bathroom, office and classroom.
• Washes bathroom, kitchen, classroom and other windows (inside and outside) and walls using germicidal solution as scheduled or needed.
• Vacuums all carpeted areas.
• Sweeps and clears entrance spaces.
• Dusts, washes and sanitizes other surfaces as specified in schedule.
• Performs other cleaning duties as specified in schedule.
• Refills paper towel, tissue, toilet paper and hand soap in all dispensers.
• Changes light bulbs, as needed.
• Reports the following to the Director, Building Principal and Lead Custodian:
• Presence of animals, vermin or insects.
• Need for cleaning supplies or equipment repair in advance.
• Water leaks, and other maintenance needs.
• All other health and safety hazards noticed.
• Participates in emergency drills and environmental safety activities, as requested.
• Attends and participates in departmental and school building in-service trainings.
• Performs other duties as specified in job description addendum or as assigned.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Recommended Employment Qualifications

Exemplary, predictable and reliable attendance is required for this position. Employee must be physically present and mentally alert to perform this job. It is preferred that the candidate has a high school diploma or GED and training in the custodial field. Experience in the custodial field is desirable but not necessary. Ability to learn proper cleaning methods required. Effective verbal communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position are required.

Additional Requirements:

Physical capacity to perform essential duties and responsibilities associated with the position and to pass both a pre-employment physical or annual physical upon request. Must be able to comply with background check, including fingerprints, as required by Saline Area Schools and/or the Michigan Department of Education. Ability to present a positive image of the District to members of the community. Must be free of communicable diseases and breathing impairments. Manual dexterity sufficient to: manipulate cleaning supplies and equipment. Must have effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills. Ability to learn and comprehend information from Procedures Manuals and other materials. Must be able to physically move through the school building and classrooms. Ability to lift 55 pounds is required. Successful experience working as an effective member of a team desirable. Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff & clients also desirable. Regular access to a reliable vehicle, a valid Michigan driver's license and vehicle insurance is preferred. Must possess personal qualifications such as willingness to meet District expectations, respect for children and adults from various cultures and backgrounds, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that do not interfere with responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

Tasks that involve possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues. Tasks that involve handling implements or utensils, use of public or shared bathroom facilities or telephones and personal contacts. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. This job involves standing for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing. Able to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to travel, enter, and exit a vehicle without assistance and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions. Wearing of protective equipment, such as latex gloves, per OSHA regulations is required.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.