Night Custodian

Supervisor : Facilities Manager

Classification : Classified - Hourly

FTE: 1.00 (8 hours per day) 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Two Vacancies - Final School Placement TBD

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Salary is based on experience as per the Classified Salary Schedule - level L, plus a comprehensive benefit package.

Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact human Resources to discuss your application.

Gladstone offers stipends for classified staff based on educational experience.

General Description of the position:

• Responsible for maintaining assigned areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff and the general public.
• Responsible for reporting custodial/maintenance concerns to maintenance supervisor.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with community schools supervisors to facilitate community schools programs.
• Provide professional and courteous service to students, staff and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and safe and proper use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Able to perform minor repairs.
• Perform heavy physical labor except for temporary disability.
• Able to work at height of at least 8 feet using lifts, scaffolding and ladders as required by supervisor except for temporary disability.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with students, staff and general public.
• Experience in custodial/maintenance work preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience considered appropriate by the district.
• Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screening and criminal history and fingerprint background check.
• Emotional and physical stamina to perform the duties as required except for temporary disability.

Essential Functions:

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Clean and sanitize assigned areas as per daily schedule.
• Minor routine maintenance, e.g. replace burned out lights, replace ceiling tile, replace glides on chairs, etc.
• Maintain equipment used in course of work.
• Maintain areas around trash and recycle containers.
• Report maintenance, safety and sanitation concerns to night-lead custodian or building administrator.
• Assist in moving/rearranging classroom furniture and equipment.
• Assist community schools personnel and participants, and other visitors to facilities.
• Perform other tasks as may be deemed appropriate by the maintenance supervisor and administrators.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Annual training on clean up of blood borne and body fluid spills.
• Must be able to read and understand product labels and MSDS sheets.

Working Conditions:

• Required to use wide variety of cleaning compounds and related chemicals.
• Exposure to body fluid spills.
• Repetitive physical motion (e.g. sweeping, mopping)
• Constant standing/walking.
• Emptying trash containers weighing up to 40 lbs.