Custodian

Lafayette School District is seeking a fulltime custodian to work afternoon/evening. This position could potentially be for two part time positions. Prior custodial experience is preferred and school related experience a plus. Candidates should be dependable motivated and possess good work ethics. Position Duties and Responsibilities Except as specifically noted the following functions are considered essential to this position:Cleans the school (e.g. classrooms offices restrooms lunch room halls carpet windows walls stage locker rooms sidewalks grounds etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary safe and attractive school graffiti after reporting it to the Building with the staff and the administration to make the building conducive to good instruction and the efficient use and proper care of tools equipment and with appropriate authorities to conform with rules and regulations for the safety and health of the staff and the student a record of preventative maintenance on appropriate records with plans for any alterations or additions/ good public relations between the school and pride in presenting buildings and grounds in a way which is a positive and helpful attitude when interacting with staff students parents and community public inquires to the appropriate public comments and criticisms when it comes to the building directly with the Head of facilities and grounds (depending on shift) (e.g. locks doors turn off lights sets alarms etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage equipment loss and overall to custodial tasks on an as needed basis which would otherwise pose a safety or health hazard to members of the school community (e.g. shovel/salt/sand steps walkways driveways and parking areas or unsafe playground equipment).Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage alarms etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining functioning educational environment. Maintains safety procedures which adhere to local state and federal in custodial and maintenance services including tasks requiring light and heavy labor (i.e. lifting).Follows all federal state and SAU and School Board policies laws and procedures that pertain to the work place. Necessary Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic custodial procedures and ability to complete assigned tasks within work timeSkills are required to perform multiple technical and nontechnical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment common tools etc.; and adhering to safety practices. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written to carry out duties with minimum of to work with a wide diversity of to perform a variety of routine repetitive cleaning tasks and semiskilled to work independently and problem solve. Is flexible Ability to work as part of a team.