Preschool Custodian; Temporary, On-Call

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Preschool Custodian (Temporary, On-Call)

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools is hiring a Temporary on call Custodian to support our East Hawai'i Island Preschool Region. This is a Temporary On-Call Position. Come join our KS 'ohana and implement Hawaiian culture-based education as we grow the next generation of 'oiwi leaders!

Entry-level position that works with direction and supervision to perform general custodial services, event set up services (interior & exterior), and provides assistance to other custodians as needed.

Custodial Services

• Reviews work to be performed in advance with Custodian II/III to ensure understanding of work-related risks and proper mitigation to ensure safety.
• Assists or performs custodial services by performing simple duties of lesser skill.
• Assists with assembling materials and tools for work to be performed.
• With guidance, prepares work areas for work to be performed, and cleans work areas, machines, and equipment following work completion.
• With guidance, assists other Custodians in performing a wide range of custodial services.
• With direction, may independently perform general custodial services.

Safety

• Attends all technical and safety-training, including on-the-job training, uses all PPE, and adheres to safety guidance.
• Reviews work to be performed in advance with Custodians II or III to ensure understanding of work-related risks and proper mitigations to ensure safety.
• Reports all safety hazards to supervisor and/or immediately corrects if able to.

Administrative

• Participates in campus and department events and activities as scheduled.
• Adheres to all employee handbook protocols and policies including mandatory reporting.
• Constructively identifies and suggests ways to improve organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Good work ethic, including punctuality and good attendance.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and knowledge; ability to demonstrate increasing competence with training and experience.
• Willingness to accept and follow directions.
• Ability to read and comprehend training materials.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate after-hours school-related functions and activities.
• Demonstrated values of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Requirements

• Often requires physical work; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Often requires walking/standing, bending/crouching/reaching/etc., and at times sitting.
• Manual dexterity and strength to work with hand tools.

Working Conditions

• Work may involve exposure to extreme temperatures and contact with hazardous materials, dust, dirt, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, etc.
• Often work outdoors and indoors.
• Works in partnership and as a team with other Custodians in performing a wide range of custodial services
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday in the afternoons and evenings, but morning or weekend hours maybe required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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