Custodian; Maintenance; FTE; Probationary

Overview

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Custodian;
Maintenance; 1.0 FTE;
Probationary role at ASHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 5.

JOB TITLE: Custodian; 1.0 FTE;
Probationary

F.L.S.A. Non Exempt

Assignment: Maintenance Department

Reports To: Maintenance Director

Salary: $19.06 – $23.28

Summary: This position completes a variety of tasks in the general care of a school building and surrounding grounds. Provides safe and clean school buildings for students, staff, and community. Performs duties with minimal supervision. This role may require working swing shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policy(ies) and procedures.
• Prepares work schedules and inspects assigned areas daily to ensure work is done in accordance with instructions.
• Keeps calendar of school events and functions.
• Cleans areas as assigned (i.e. rooms, halls, offices, restrooms, cafeteria, etc.), vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, scrubs, waxes, polishes, mops and buffs all types of floor surfaces.
• Dusts each room on a regular basis.
• Washes windows, white boards, walls, doors and baseboards.
• Cleans and polishes furniture, windows, metal work and computer screens.
• Maintains indoor and outdoor lighting.
• Collects recycling and trash from assigned areas.
• Mows lawns as needed, weeds, waters, spreads bark dust and other minor grounds keeping activities.
• Performs routine maintenance and makes minor repairs (sinks, tiles, lockers, change light bulbs and filters, etc.), paints and refinishes.
• Keeps walks, parking areas and entrances clear and clean.
• Cleans drains, gutters and roofs.
• Washes, scrubs and disinfects restrooms as well as cleans sinks, fixtures, panels and drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans up spills in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Responds to special requests for custodial services from staff members with supervisor approval.
• Creates work orders for maintenance repairs.
• Assures that rooms are set up for special events and needs.
• Modifies schedule to accommodate school and community use of building as well as break and recess periods when schools are closed.
• Participates in the complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings and grounds during summer vacation.
• Operates boiler; inspects playground equipment.
• Prepares buildings for start of day, including raising the flag.
• Responds to after hours calls/emergencies.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Picks up trash; empties and cleans waste containers.
• Manages special projects and school events as assigned by principal.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Works collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD policies and procedures.
• Represents the school and District professionally in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Works with District and building administrators and other department staff to provide reliable service to customers. Communicates clearly with coworkers and other staff. Participates as an effective team member. Provides impeccable customer service.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, administrators and parents; resolves conflict professionally.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.

Qualifications

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or GED. One year of custodial experience preferred; thorough working knowledge of custodial work, cleaning methods/materials, and equipment.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; fosters a welcoming environment for students and staff.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate fluently in English; ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions; follow written directions.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Basic problem-solving skills and ability to follow written or oral instructions; handle multiple variables across situations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  General computer usage; ability to use email.
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Good judgment to protect safety and welfare of students; effective communication with students, staff, administrators, parents, and community.
• Certificates, Licenses,…