Responsible for maintaining buildings and grounds for our multi-building, 19-acre rural school campus. Perform basic cleaning, sanitation, and minor maintenance of buildings and associated grounds including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, trash removal, etc. Work with evening custodial staff to ensure a safe school and working environment. Provide high level support for school events and community activities including set-up/clean-up.
Perform custodial duties such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing and trash removal of classrooms, office, faculty rooms, bathrooms and other areas of the facility including exterior grounds. Guide students and staff in the care and use of the facility.
Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including bloodborne pathogens and include all necessary training.
Be familiar with and adhere to our Integrated Pest Management and our commitment to non-toxic means whenever possible.
Interact with and assist students and staff during and after regular school hours to ensure needs are met regarding building use. Provide set up, tear down and cleaning after activities. Respond to requests, last-minute needs, unscheduled events, changes, etc. regarding building use. Move and set up furniture and equipment as requested.
Collaborate with night custodians to resolve issues, schedule work, plan projects, inspect the buildings and coordinate building activity needs.
Monitor and inspect building facilities for safety and cleanliness. Maintain and make minor repairs to the facility and troubleshoot areas requiring maintenance. Notify supervisor of hazardous or harmful situations.
Secure facility by locking doors and windows. Monitor building security throughout the shift.
Ensure proper use, identification, mixture and application of chemicals, including the requirements and use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Remove snow and ice from surfaces as needed to ensure safe egress to and from the building.
Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.
Maintain and order janitorial supplies.
Flagging to ensure safe exit of buses and vehicles at the end of the school day.
Coordinating maintenance of grass and fields, flower beds, gardens, etc.
Other duties as assigned by administration.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
Requires climbing and balancing.
Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
Must be able to drive a mechanical vehicle.
Must be able to work in high places.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience in building and grounds operations.
Desire to continue career improvement.
Familiarity with computers and software relating to maintenance and inventory.
Ability to read chemical labels.
Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Ability to initiate and complete work orders.
Have a valid driver’s license, be able to drive, and qualify under the school’s insurance carrier when driving a district vehicle.