AFSCME - Group III-c
Master Agreement
AFSCME Benefits Summary
Retirement Benefits
Location: East Middle School
Hourly rate INCLUDES $2.00 shift premium
General Summary:
The Custodian provides general custodial/maintenance services for the district and reports to the Maintenance Department Building Manager and Building Principal.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sweeps mops and scrubs floors and other surfaces.
- Cleans renovates and renews floor surface finishes.
- Cleans and dusts furniture exhibit cases fixtures windows doors trim and related furnishings.
- Cleans chalkboards chalk rails and erasers.
- Washes/cleans light fixtures.
- Replaces light bulbs/tubes and assists with ballasts as necessary.
- Moves furniture supplies and miscellaneous equipment.
- Sweeps or shovels snow from steps roofs and walks at building entrances and salts icy steps and walks as necessary.
- Collects bags and disposes of trash.
- Locks/unlocks doors and windows to classrooms and offices.
- Turns off unnecessary lighting.
- Cleans and services lavatories toilet rooms and locker rooms.
- Washes all interior and exterior glass including framed pictures partitions and doors.
- Reports items that require repair.
- Follows written work schedule.
- Coordinates work with lead custodian and principal.
- Assists with the operation of school heating plant and equipment.
- Guards property against fire theft and illegal entry; maintain building security.
- Works from ladders scaffolding or swing stages.
- Maintains and operates all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.
- Vacuums spot cleans and extracts carpet as necessary.
- Performs all assigned duties in a manner in which contributes to the safety and well being of the staff and buildings.
- Performs all custodial/maintenance duties assigned by supervisors.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- High school diploma or GED required college or trade school classes preferred.
- Possess good habits character and attendance records.
- Be neat in appearance.
- Be able to speak read and write at a level of proficiency that permits satisfactory job performance.
- Be capable and demonstrate the establishment and maintenance of harmonious effective relationships with staff supervisors and co-workers.
- Upon request present a certificate signed by a licensed physician appointed by the school board verifying the physical ability to perform the job.
- Possess experience in custodial and maintenance work to carry out the assigned duties preferred.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Possess a willingness to learn new job skills.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis to the assigned facility or worksite.
- Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
- Duties include frequent walking and physical activity.
- The ability to move about the facility or building including bending pushing/pulling lifting twisting climbing stooping or crouching to complete work-related tasks.
- Must possess skills to safely operate a variety of tools and equipment.
- Basic technology skills required to utilize computer and/or other office equipment (printer/copy machine etc.) consistent with work-related tasks.
- The ability to listen and effectively communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
- The ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
- The ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
- The ability to work independently and maintain effective time management.
- The ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress or conflict situations.
- Occasionally moves boxes equipment and other supplies weighing up to 50 lbs across the building for various needs.
Environmental Conditions:
Incumbents work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Work may be completed in controlled temperature conditions; however duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures or inclement weather conditions. Duties may include exposure to chemicals and mechanical and electrical hazards.
Work Schedules:
Must be available for on-call work overtime and/or emergency overtime before and/or after regular scheduled workday when necessary.
Background Checks:
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.