Custodian

Posting:CustodianLocation:VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCH. & Germantown HSJob Category:GeneralSchedule:235 Day positionSalary:$0.00 - $0.00Licensed Position: NO Full Time: YESAPPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE.Please send Resume and Letter of Interest to Perry Green, Principal at ... Job Title: CustodianReports to: Director of Facilities and Management/PrincipalFLSA Status: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY:Positions in this class are assigned a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of school buildings and equipment. While the full range of entry-level skills in a particular trade is not required, the incumbent should have some previous experience and a working knowledge of building maintenance. Employees are expected to perform routine preventive and maintenance repair work with minimum supervision. Also, the employee must maintain and provide safe and clean school buildings for students, staff, and the community. QUALIFICATIONS:High School Graduate or GEDTraining and skill demonstrated in the maintenance of school buildings, including repair of mechanical devices, electrical and plumbing items, carpentry skills, and carpeting/floor tile installation skillsAs assigned, skill in maintaining septic systems at schoolsAs assigned, skill in maintaining heating, cooling, and ventilation systems ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Recommend priorities on repair projects, including estimates of time/cost for the sameExamine school facilities regularly for needed repair and maintenanceEstablish and submit necessary records and documentation as requiredAs assigned, maintain all septic systems in working orderAs assigned, maintain all heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in working orderServe as a lead maintenance person in performing needed maintenance or repairPerform general painting; painting walls, ceilings, trim work, and other surfaces using rollers, brush, or power sprayers; mix and match paints, stains, and varnishesPerform Lock Smith duties and door handing task, repair or install miscellaneous door hardware and lockers; service and maintain locks and prepare and cut keys; prepare, refit, hang or rehang doorsPerform general plumbing tasks; install and make emergency repairs and adjustments to plumbing fixtures and equipment, including pipes, washers, gasket, faucets, floats, and valves; clean and repair drain linesMaintain records of tasks completed; order parts from storage or recommended outside purchase as necessaryFollows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and proceduresCleans areas as assigned (i.e. rooms, halls, offices, restrooms, cafeteria, etc.) vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, scrubs, waxes, polishes, mops, and buffs all types, of floor surfaces.Washes windows, whiteboards, walls doors, and baseboardsCleans and polishes furniture, window, metalwork, and computer screensMaintains indoor and outdoor lightingKeeps walks, parking areas, grounds, and entrances clear and cleanReceive and process work ordersWashes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms and locker rooms as well as cleans sinks, fixtures, panels, and drinking fountainsCleans up spills (including bodily fluids) safely and appropriately, picks up trash, and responds to special requests for custodial and maintenance servicesUnlocks doors and windows, turns on lights and prepares to build for the state of day and/or locks doors and windows, turns off lights, and secures a building as assignedEmpties and cleans wast containersResponds to safety inspections (daily, monthly, etc.) including playground equipment, fire extinguishers, and alarms, and completes reports of inspections and incidentsTracks and orders custodial supplies for building, keeping building principal and supervisor informedSetup for activities and events at assigned buildingClean and clear gutters and roofsTend to issues with snow and ice (clear sidewalks, apply salt, clear rooftops, protect pipers, etc.)Inspect wiringPerform plumbing, carpentry, painting, general equipment, or building repairs as necessary or requested to maintain the building effectivelyInteracts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents and resolves conflict in a professional mannerProfessionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and studentMaintain appropriate certifications and training hours as requiredOccasionally perform work beyond a standard 40-hour workweek when work-load requiresAttends in-service trainingAttends staff meetings PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 55 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a standard office setting and school/classroom combined with a server room. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.