Coverage Custodian 1 District Wide- 600am 230pm (Mon-Fri)

Full-Time 12-Month Position - Providing support District-Wide

This position requires flexibility to work at any of the districts 35 school buildings as assigned. Reliable transportation is required.

Position Includes:

• Health Dental Vision Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick Leave
• Excellent Retirement Plan
• Daytime Schedule

General Summary:

This position must achieve and maintain the highest possible standards of custodial responsibilities. The Coverage Custodian is responsible for daily upkeep in the absence of the assigned custodian. The coverage custodian will be moved on a daily basis - depending on the needs for coverage of the custodial staff. This position requires routine manual labor associated with daily cleaning and security. and safe operation of District facilities. Employees in this job classification perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength. Typical routine duties include but are not restricted to: cleaning education facilities. classrooms lecture halls study halls cafeterias libraries gymnasiums restrooms locker rooms offices athletic areas equipment rooms hallways common areas outside and other building and office areas. Additionally this position requires lamp replacement operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment policing trash from grounds and playground watering turf sweeping sidewalks and performing other tasks associated with the prescribed housekeeping program and snow removal program. Demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and relationships with co-workers staff students and the general public are requirements for this position.

Essential Functions:

1. General Duties: (60%)

• Picks up and empties trash.
• First fifty feet - both inside and outside - show well for the public students and staff.
• Snow removal and ensure outside grounds are clean.
• Provides services for the lunch program.
• Changes plastic bags cleans restrooms classrooms chalkboards and whiteboards erasers pencil sharpeners walls ceiling and light fixtures glass blinds and draperies.
• Ensures the monthly PMs safety inspections and monthly supply orders and other reports are completed accurately and on-time.
• Keeps restrooms supplied with paper products soap and other items.

2. Performs operations associated with the housekeeping floor care program including: dust mopping wet mopping vacuuming sweeping scrubbing stripping neutralizing waxing spot cleaning stain and gum removal and shampooing of floors (25%)

3. Additional Duties (15%)

• Removes and replaces defective lights.
• Cleans mechanical grills.
• Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Keeps ceiling tiles in place.
• Provides services for special activities
• Identifies and reports items requiring repair actions.
• Works closely with office staff and fellow workers to provide feedback on building maintenance actions.

Qualifications:

1. Education level: high school diploma or equivalent
2. Other Requirements:
   Reliable Transportation
   Flexibility and willingness to relocate as needed to cover openings in the absence of
   the assigned building custodian.
   Basic cleaning methods materials and equipment.
   Ability to organize.
   Computer proficiency and effective communication skills
   Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
   Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
   Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
   Ability to establish and maintain acceptable working relations with supervisors staff
   students general public and fellow workers.
   Work overtime as required.
   Presents a neat and clean appearance.
   Ability to complete required training.
   Ability to work from ladder and scaffolding.
3. Preferred
   Able to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision.
   Demonstrates knowledge of proper usage of products and equipment.

Special Requirements:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor and building Principal.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION please complete our application from the MPS website. Highly qualified applicants providing at least two references (one supervisory reference) will receive priority consideration. All applicants will receive notifications by email but only the most qualified will be called for interviews. Please check your email for status updates.