Walden School is a small prek-grade 8 school located in rural Walden, Vermont. We are seeking to hire a custodian that works only on student days (175) and for a few weeks before and after the school begins and ends. The right candidate will be self motivated and be able to work alone. Job Purpose: This position performs cleaning functions at the school at the direction of the manager.Primary Job FunctionKeep building in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.Essential Job Functions1. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.2. Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.3. Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.4. Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.5. Service, clean, and supply restrooms.6. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.7. Gather and empty trash.8. Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.9. Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.10. Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.11. Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.12. Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.13. Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.14. Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.Job KnowledgeKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.Job Skills1. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.2. Talking to others to convey information effectively.3. Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.4. Managing one's own time and the time of others.5. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Job Abilities1. The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly orcontinuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.2. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving theproblem, only recognizing there is a problem.3. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words andsentences.Tools / Technology Requirements1. Dust mops2. Floor scrapers3. Ladders4. Hand trucks or accessories5. Carpet cleaning equipment6. Floor polishers7. Vacuum cleaners8. Floor scrubbers9. Safety glasses10. Brooms11. Protective gloves12. Shovels13. Pressure or steam cleaners14. Wet mops15. Squeegees or washersDesired QualificationsRequired Level of EducationHigh School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)Physical and Mental Demands1. Frequently moves equipment, materials, and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.2. Occasionally moves equipment, materials, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.3. Needs to frequently ascend and/or descend work levels to perform custodial duties.4. Must be able to move around the school to perform maintenance or custodial tasks.5. Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral/written instructions and other information.Working ConditionsThis position must have the ability to work in cold/hot environment with proper protection for sustained periods of time. There could be very limited exposure to poor ventilation, fumes, and gases. Noise level is moderate however could include noise levels that require proper protection. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are encountered in normal performance of job duties.