Senior Custodian-(Hatherly)-(SY2526)

JOB TITLE: Senior Custodian

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Facilities Manager.

LOCATION: SHS

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Custodian shall assume full responsibility for the general maintenance of the physical school facilities and keep them in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness and safety, so that full educational use of them may be made at all times. The Senior Custodian will have supervisory responsibility-OR-will be the sole custodian within a major facility.*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans bathrooms, classrooms and other areas.
• Sweeps and washes floors, empties trash and washes windows. Maintains hard floor finish systems.
• Operates powered custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, floor machines, wet vacuums, floor sweepers, carpet cleaning machines and power washers.
• Outdoor tasks: snow and ice removal, sanding walkways and picking up litter.
• Also performs tasks supportive of school functions such as moving/setting up/breaking down chairs and tables, controlling building access and maintaining security.
• Consistently promotes the safety, health and comfort of the students and employees.
• Maintains and accounts for an inventory and recommend purchase of suitable supplies, tools and equipment.
• Plans, oversees and executes all maintenance and repair work in a major facility*, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
• Be responsible for the dissemination and collection of keys.
• Be primarily responsible for building checks and emergency calls.
• Be familiar with, be willing to train others, and be primarily responsible for the effective and efficient operation of all building based systems, e.g., technology, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be willing and able to receive and follow directions and to work as a team member
• Must be willing and able to perform strenuous physical labor including sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning, lifting heavy objects, painting, climbing stairs and ladders.
• Must be trustworthy, teachable, flexible and demonstrate an attitude of concern for the cleanliness, safety and security of the school.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

QUALIFICATION-PREFERRED:

• Previous custodial experience
• Working knowledge of building operations
• Ability to relate well to the school community and the general public.

Employment based on successful completion of a CORI background check.

TERMS: 12 month, AFSCME Custodian Unit, Salary assigned per collective bargaining agreement

The Scituate Public Schools have a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that establishes programs and support mechanisms to recruit and retain staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet the needs of all students through a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Bigotry and intolerance, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, homeless status or disability are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work is unacceptable.