Anana - Custodial Worker II - 1.0/40 hpw

Anana Elementary

23.88 - 23.88

Posting Deadline: 9/20/2023 for internals, or until filled

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We are seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants. The Madison Metropolitan School District actively seeks and encourages women and candidates of color to apply.

Becoming a Model School District

We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
To achieve this vision, we seek talent at all levels, in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population.

Under general supervision and acting in a lead capacity assists, trains and directs the work of custodians assigned to the building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and prioritizes the work of the custodial team based upon specific building activities and needs on a daily basis aligned to timely pre-determined District standards.
• Performs the duties of a Custodial Worker I and the Building Custodian and sets a standard of performance by modeling excellent work.
• Ability to cover for the Building Custodian as needed.
• Problem solves issues related to custodial services with school and building services staff.
• Monitors and communicates maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
• Responsible for processing work orders and check/print building permits.
• Responsible for training and directing the day to day work of custodial worker(s).
• Monitor use of facilities by groups issued a building permit and establish appropriate work activities based upon permits. Ability to print permits
• Dress appropriately per Employee Handbook section 3.29, with Photo I.D. visible.
• Check and secure building at the end of the shifts.
• Ability to read, follow directions and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge and appropriate use of cleaning materials, solutions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with and serve school district personnel, students and the community.
• Respond timely to all communication received eg. email, voice messages
• Work requires walking, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching and kneeling.
• A variety of related duties as assigned, including but not limited to, light electrical (ballasts, cord plugs), light plumbing (aerators,plunging) and pencil sharpeners.
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence, i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas.

Qualifications

• Six months custodial experience with MMSD.
• Skill in leading and directing others with at least one year of experience working in a lead worker position.
• Skill and demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities in a timely manner.
• Skill in planning, prioritizing and executing the work activities of the custodial team.
• Familiarity with entering and handling work orders and building permits.
• Experience training, coaching and providing input to the evaluation of staff on custodian techniques and proper procedures.
• Ability to motivate and encourage staff to complete assignments timely and accurately.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License
• Demonstrated willingness to work BC I shift with short notice.