Maintenance Custodial Intern (28565)

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Custodial Intern. This position is for 8.00 hours per day 257 days (12 months) per yearand is paid according to Lane 0 (Entry Level) of the Custodial Salary Schedule. Thisposition is eligible for benefits and retirement. This position will work at schools and buildings across the district.

SHIFTS COULD BE DAY OR EVENING.

Applicants may apply on . Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodial Intern was established for the purpose/s of creating an attractive sanitary and safe environment for students staff and the public at various school site within the district ; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage loss and liability exposure.

Essential Functions

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings classroom activities and special events.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms offices restrooms grounds snow removal graffiti etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary safe and attractive environment.
• Distributes a variety of items (e.g. supplies mail packages furniture etc.) for the purpose of ensuring materials are received by the appropriate parties.
• Evaluates a large variety of indoor custodial equipment failures for the purpose of researching and purchasing repair parts.
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site meets district standards for safety and cleanliness and/or identifying vandalism equipment breakage weather damage etc.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions labels/stores chemicals paper products vacuum mops etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Monitors students for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive school environment and/or supervising student And Supervises project work for the purpose of assisting custodians and maintenance department employees to meet deadlines.
• Performs maintenance and repairs (e.g. replace ballasts outlets locks change light bulbs replace washers oil doors etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient use of facilities.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strips/waxes floors moves furniture painting etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is ready for the coming school year.
• Repairs furniture and equipment (e.g. sharpening mower blades changing oil filters replacing cords etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage injured and ill students alarms etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage equipment loss and potential liability.
• Supports assigned site administrators (e.g. monitor students after-hours school community functions reports smoking in halls assists police etc.) for the purpose of assisting them in their work activities.
• Trains individual custodians for the purpose of using shared equipment such as aerial work platforms.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools equipment supplies etc.)
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors or district administrators including tasks that support the safe efficient and effective operation of school facilities. Responsibilities may vary based on building needs emergencies seasonal work or special events.

Job Requirements(Skills Knowledge and Abilities)

• Must be able to operate equipment used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices; and handling hazardous materials; operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications may be required.
• Must have knowledge of methods of industrial cleaning; and safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to communicate with diverse groups; adapting to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; and working as part of a team.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities (SKAs)

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of custodial practices cleaning methods and sanitation standards.
• Understanding of safe use storage and labeling of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Familiarity with routine maintenance tasks (e.g. changing light bulbs minor repairs replacing filters).
• Knowledge of district safety procedures and protocols for responding to emergencies or hazardous conditions.
• Awareness of proper equipment operation including vacuums mops floor machines and groundskeeping tools.

Skills

• Skill in using custodial tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Skill in organizing work tasks and managing time to meet deadlines.
• Skill in performing routine repairs on facilities furniture and equipment.
• Skill in transporting lifting and moving equipment materials and school furnishings.
• Skill in communicating effectively with staff students administrators and coworkers.

Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions clearly and accurately.
• Ability to maintain a clean orderly and safe school facility.
• Ability to identify facility issues such as vandalism equipment failure or safety hazards and report them promptly.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to monitor students and support a positive safe school environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities including responding to urgent maintenance or safety needs.
• Ability to learn and safely operate shared equipment such as aerial work platforms.
• Ability to assist in overseeing project work and support custodians or maintenance staff.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently lift carry push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds (e.g. furniture equipment supplies).
• Must be able to stand walk bend kneel crawl climb and reach for extended periods to complete cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to operate custodial and maintenance tools and machinery requiring manual dexterity and coordination.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as sweeping mopping lifting and scrubbing.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to inspect facilities identify safety issues read labels and operate equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions including exposure to cleaning chemicals dust noise and occasional outdoor weather (e.g. snow removal).
• Must be able to respond quickly to emergency or safety-related situations on school grounds.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in school buildings classrooms restrooms offices hallways and outdoor areas.
• May be required to work flexible hours including some evenings or weekends for special events or projects.
• May interact with students staff and community members; must maintain a professional and safety-focused demeanor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have reliable transportation to report to assigned worksites on time and to travel between district locations as required for transporting tools supplies equipment or supporting district operations.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

Intern