0.5 FTE Custodian Admin Building 6am to 10am-260 day/year

  • Mat-Su Borough Schools
  • Palmer, Alaska
  • Full Time
Openings as of 6/14/2025

0.5 FTE Custodian Admin Building 6am to 10am-260 day/year

JobID: 11839

Position Type:

Classified Custodial Positions/Custodian

Date Posted:

6/11/2025

Location:

Administration Building

Closing Date:

06/19/2025

Position/PCN: Custodian at Admin Building

Position FTE: 0.5

Pay Grade: 3

Starting Wage: $17.83

Days Per Year: 260

Shift hours: 6am to 10am

Class Summary: Under supervision maintains school facility (buildings, grounds, and equipment) in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Performs minor maintenance on District buildings/equipment. Informs Custodian Supervisor or Lead Custodian of problem areas requiring repair. Participates in completing Custodian Supervisor's requests for special projects or routine work.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Duty No.Essential DutiesFrequencyBand/ Grade

1Cleans buildings and equipment in accordance with established building schedules to ensure a safe and clean environment. Sweeps, mops, dusts, vacuums, removes trash, polishes, washes, waxes, strips and shampoos building floors. Participates in scheduled summer major cleanup procedures.DailyA1

2Performs minor maintenance on District buildings and equipment. Replaces light bulbs, repairs lockers, broken desks and/or chairs, and bathroom fixtures. Replaces ceiling tiles and baseboards. Replace electric sockets and light switches when broken. As neededA1

3Ensures District buildings, grounds and equipment are operational and safe for daily operations. Visually inspects areas for cleanliness, problems in need of repair, and determines what actions are appropriate to deter vandalism and other damage.DailyA1

4Secures the building by unlocking/locking doors and gates, turning on/off lights, and keeping sidewalks and entry-ways free of snow and debris.DailyA1

5Sets up and takes down equipment (e.g. tables and chairs) for lunchroom preparations, scheduled and/or special events, evening meetings or other building usage. Monitors student behavior during recess, class intermissions, lunch breaks, and school activities. Contacts the appropriate individual (i.e. Principal for unusual behavior.)DailyA1

6Informs superior or appropriate personnel of cleaning supplies and replacement parts needed for daily operations. Assists in stocking the building with necessary supplies.DailyA1

7May be required to interact with teachers, students or the general public; perform evening and weekend security and equipment checks on buildings and grounds; assist and/or train custodial substitutes.As neededA1

8Delivers mail and supplies to teachers, classrooms, etc. Check in all incoming mail and freight during summer months. Inventory all custodial machines. Repairs broken doors and carpets, assists in repairing sinks and bathroom fixtures. Assists in locating and curing jams and toner problems with copy machines.DailyA1

9Schedules bell change times and the clocks. Assists in locating fire alarm source when alarms are pulled and assists in resetting alarm system. Changes filters, checks computer for alarms, checks boilers. Operates fan units, if needed, and repairs minor problems associated with it.As neededA1

10Performs other related custodial functions as directed.As neededA1

Knowledge: Previous education, training, work or life experience which provides reasonable evidence of the successful performance of the tasks listed. Basic knowledge of cleaning compounds/chemicals.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry): High School Diploma.

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): A valid Alaskan Driver's License.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand -strength to graps tools and climbs onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and custodial or school machines. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 53 pounds such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Heavy Work:

Lifting/carrying a maximum weight of 53 pounds (lbs.) occasionally (less than 33% of the time, or 1-100 times per day to move objects

Pushing a maximum force of 50 ft./lbs. to move objects

Pulling a maximum force of 50 ft./lbs. to move objects

Dynamic Lifting Criteria

Floor to Knuckle--LBS

12 to Knuckle:53LBS

Knuckle to Shoulder:25LBS

Shoulder to Overhead:--LBS

Post offer/pre-placement examinations are utilized by MSBSD to create a safer working environment for employees. MSBSD requires such examinations for all applicants who have been conditionally offered employment in designated job categories. An examination may include a medical examination and physical fitness or agility tests. In addition, during the examination, training may be provided to increase body awareness during work activities to prevent cumulative trauma and reduce injuries.

For the candidate that receives a conditional offer of employment for this posted position, that offer is conditioned on:

*The candidate's cooperation and cooperation and participation in the WorkSTEPS evaluation program at least 3 days before the anticipated start date;

*Completing a release authorizing MSBSD, WorkSTEPS, and the licensed WorkSTEPS testing facility to conduct the post-offer examination and share information; and

*The candidate's successful completion of the WorkSTEPS evaluation program demonstrating you can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Postings current as of 6/14/2025 12:33:32 PM CST.
Job ID: 480847811
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025

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