Head Custodian

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of Head Custodian at Paris Elementary School located in South Paris, Maine and serves approximately 400 students from grades PreK-6.

Terms of Employment

Full Time year round position - Hourly rate from $21.59 - $24.99 per hour dependent on experience; position is under the Oxford Hills School District Head Custodians Contract which can be viewed here .

MSAD #17 offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer (with up to 100% if both spouses work in the district); dental, vision, Group Life Insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; 403(b) retirement plan eligibility; 15 paid sick days per year.

Applicants must complete the online application. Maine Department of Education background check and fingerprinting are required. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Experience using cleaning equipment, including but not limited to vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and scrubbers
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Communication skills ( written and oral)
• Ability to use computer

Reports To: Facilities Director, Assistant Facilities Director, and School Principal

Job Summary:

The Head Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within Oxford Hills School District facilities. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with the ability to perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks, operate cleaning equipment, and handle cleaning chemicals safely. The Head Custodian supports the District's mission by ensuring that all facilities are conducive to a positive learning and working environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and Maintenance:
• Performs routine and heavy cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming floors.
• Gathers and empties trash and recycling.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions.
• Cleans fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Performs routine maintenance activities.
• Equipment and Supplies:
• Operates cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and floor buffers, safely and effectively.
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals according to instructions and safety guidelines.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies and does ordering of needed supplies.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Checks for and reports unsafe conditions in assigned areas/buildings.
• Follows District procedures and regulations for maintaining a safe and efficient school environment.
• Adheres to occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Support and Assistance:
• Supports the District's mission and goals.
• Assists in requisitioning cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Assists in requesting repairs.
• Removes snow and ice from walkways around the building and anywhere else as assigned by Assistant Facilities Director, or Facilities Director.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Facilities Director, or Facilities Director.
• Supervise custodial staff and perform annual reviews
• Train all new hires
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions for long periods.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

OUR MISSION

The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.

CORE BELIEFS

Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:

• Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
• Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
• Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
• Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
• Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

OXFORD HILLS REGION

The Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17) comprises the towns of Norway , South Paris , West Paris , Oxford , Waterford, Harrison , Hebron and Otisfield. MSAD 17 shares vocational resources and accepts students in its Oxford Hills Technical School programs from the RSU10 School District towns of Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner. Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is located within the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

The Oxford Hills offer a variety of outdoor resources for anyone wishing to enjoy the region, whatever the season. The area boasts more than ten lakes and ponds for outdoor recreation, a land trust with hundreds of acres for skiing, snowshoeing, and is in close proximity to several downhill skiing areas! Community support for Oxford Hills athletics and extracurricular activities is very strong and represents the robust regional commitment to the students and schools within the district

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.