Custodian Day Shift

As a Custodian, you will deliver measurable results in providing students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, healthy, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.

Reports to
:
Building Principal and Facilities Manager

Love what you do, and the opportunity this position brings to serving the students here at RSU 21. We are seeking a candidate with a high school diploma, working knowledge of custodial duties, services, and equipment. Must have the ability to reach, lift (up to 50 lbs.), basic math, writing, eye-hand coordination, sitting, stooping, and ability to talk, hear, see, speak and communicate effectively.

Applicants must be able read and understand policies and procedures and related information and to follow verbal or demonstrated instructions. Ability to perform all necessary upper and lower body movement. Demonstrate competency and experience in all areas of these services. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Facilities Manager may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Communicates frequently with the Building Principal or designee and responds to changing priorities as instructed.
• Follows schedules and procedures for the regular, ongoing custodial care of all school and office facilities of the district.
• Keeps up to date with proper procedures and equipment; acts as a trainer to new or less skilled personnel in the use of power equipment, once fully trained.
• Follows articles written in the bargaining agreements set forth by the Association and Board.
• May be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of RSU
  21.
• Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required.

• Works closely with the lead people on staff to be directed through the work process.
• Maintains the poise of a disciplined person. Is tactful in dealing with others, resourceful and self-reliant, and demonstrates respect for self and others. Is willing to accept suggestions and follow instructions, follows the proper channels of command and exercises confidentiality of privileged information relating to school and personnel matters.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and members of the community.

• Cleans and maintains safe walkways and entrances doing snow removal, sanding/salting, and cleaning sand and debris from walks and entrances.
• Inspects playground equipment and makes minor repairs and reports larger repairs to the maintenance office so that work orders are generated.
• Visually inspect the fire extinguishers in their area once a month and initial the date of inspection card. If any are unsatisfactory or missing, notifies the maintenance office so that work orders are generated.
• Routinely checks to make certain that lights are not out. Replaces bulbs that custodian can reach with proper ladders or notifies the maintenance office of units that need special height requirements or more than one person through the work order process.
• Works with Facilities Manager to ensure guidelines for the division of responsibility for minor in-school repairs and emergency repairs are observed.
• Has experience with all power custodial equipment and proper safety procedures.
• Inspects ceiling tiles daily for water damage and reports to the maintenance office so that work orders are generated.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.

• Cleans and arranges classrooms, cleans hallways stairs and landings, cleans and sets-up cafeteria, cleans gym floors and bleacher areas, cleans and sanitizes locker rooms, cleans and restocks bath areas.
• Maintains custodial closets with proper amount of product and keeps area cleans and secure. This includes keeping all machinery and tools clean and in good repair as well as the closet floor and walls.
• Uses his/her experience and working knowledge of tools, to do everyday entry-level maintenance items to benefit the school.
• Keeps grounds…