Operating Engineer​/Custodian

Operating Engineer/Custodian

Evergreen School District seeks a Full Time Operating Engineer/Custodian to join one of the leading K-8 school districts in the state of Montana. Evergreen's mission is to enable students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners by ensuring quality instruction in a nurturing environment. The Operating Engineer is responsible for thoroughly cleaning the facilities. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Director.

Preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current knowledge of methods and materials to perform custodial work
• Working knowledge of heating, plumbing, lighting and ventilating equipment
• Manual dexterity and certification of good physical health

Job Responsibilities:

• Sweeps, mops, wet-washes, vacuums, dusts and polishes fixtures, floors and rooms
• Moves furniture and equipment
• Scrubs and disinfects restrooms and drinking fountains;
  Empties and cleans waste and trash receptacles
• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times
• Assumes responsibility for general security of the building, and reports any vandalism or theft to supervisor
• Completes touch-up painting, minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general mechanical areas
• Washes windows, chalkboards
• Replaces and installs light bulbs
• Completes snow maintenance/removal, grass cutting, and other maintenance tasks
• Assists staff members as requested
• Works in cafeteria as assigned
• Directs temporary employees on occasion

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow directives and successfully fulfill assignments
• Ability to operate tools and equipment used in custodial work
• Ability to observe and report maintenance repairs
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Ability to report needed building repairs
• Ability to requisition custodial supply
• Ability to fulfill responsibilities with minimal direction
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined areas, lift heavy materials, and operate machinery
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with faculty and students and deal effectively with young people

Physical Demands:

• Works inside and outside the school building in both a controlled environment as well as occasionally in inclement weather
• Works with corrosive, toxic chemicals and soaps that give off fumes
• Works with hand and electrical tools
• Required to be "on feet" the majority of the day

Terms of Employment:

• Hourly, year round, Remuneration contingent upon preparation and experience
• Health insurance, leave, and retirement provided
• Work schedule/hours vary by placement and assignment can be modified as determined by supervisor