Building Custodian

Job Title:

Building Custodian – School Building Maintenance

Under the direction of the Senior Custodian the Building Custodian is responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety, and maintenance of the assigned facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment.

• Responsible for opening and closing of school and associated buildings including unlocking/locking doors, turning off/on alarms, raising and lowering flags, operating required lighting, conducting opening walkthrough ensuring building safety and functionality prior to student occupancy. Closing – ensure for the security of buildings, closes and locks windows and doors.
• Performs custodial cleaning of an assigned route and assists in general cleaning throughout the school as directed.
• Performs cleaning and monitors the bathrooms throughout the day to ensure health and safety standards are upheld. Follow Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling the cleanup of bodily fluid spills. Unclog plumbing and waste traps (toilems, urinals and sinks) as needed.
• Performs restoration and maintenance of flooring.
• Maintains custodial equipment and reports broken equipment to the Senior Custodian.
• Maintains and may make minor repairs to school fixtures as well as furniture.
• Moves and assembles furniture within the assigned building. Setup and break down for games, events, and meetings.
• Assists in the removal of snow and ice by operating snow blowers, shovels, spreaders for the clearing of walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into buildings. Employee may be required to report to work before, during, and after serious inclement weather.
• Maintains communication with the Senior Custodian. Submits issues to the Senior Custodian for work order submission.
• Completes building based work orders and assignments issued by the Senior Custodians to include cleaning area assignment, minor repairs and special assignments.
• Ensures building wide cleaning operations are carried out.
• Informs Senior Custodian of needed custodial supplies.
• Performs daily checks of all mechanical spaces, sprinkler control rooms and boiler rooms within assigned area and reports any unusual condition.
• Takes immediate reasonable action (if safe to do so) to control and limit damage by fire or flood.
• Replaces needed light bulbs, removes and replaces non-asbestos ceiling tiles.
• Replaces classroom air filters as directed.
• Is familiar and utilizes AHERA reports when carrying out duties throughout the building.
• Attends and completes department required training.
• May be required to operate lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers to maintain building appearances.
• Responds to security and fire alarm calls appropriately.
• Carries a radio while on duty for communication within the building.
• Member may be directed to perform other custodial duties, as required to meet the needs of the school district.

• Reliable transportation.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to use technology (computer, cell phone).
• Ability to learn the use of tools, techniques, equipment, and procedures required in the care of municipal school buildings.
• Ability to take direction, be self‑motivated, and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff.

Series 1642 (Municipal Class Book 1974). This series includes positions which provide, supervise, or administer the custodial and minor maintenance functions for schools and other municipal public buildings and their appurtenances (grounds, walks, lawns, shrubbery). Primary duties are cleaning, housekeeping, and operating and maintaining low pressure heating, lighting, and ventilating systems. Maintenance duties are semiskilled and do not require journeyman trade or craft knowledge.

Additional duties may be assigned as required. The aforementioned job title is authorized for use in the Building Maintenance Series. The title definitions include illustrative duties and are not all-inclusive.

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

HOURS:

2:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Competitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg;(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

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