Custodian

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is looking for **Custodians** for a school district in Warren MI. We are growing quickly, and it is very exciting! **Come make an impact and join the team!**

**Dayshift shifts/Afternoon Shifts (Full-time)**

Full-time Shifts

**6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.**

**2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.**

• WE HAVE AMAZING BENEFITS:** Benefits include: (Full-time employees eligible) **Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan (retirement plan), PTO
• You are subject to the following conditions of employment:
  
  

**Background Check, Drug screening, fingerprint screening.**

• JOB SUMMARY** :
  
  

Custodian cleans and maintains the school building and grounds sets up equipment for special events and assists school personnel with work requests.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**

• Cleans assigned areas of the building. Assists with general cleanup of the school. Does emergency cleaning as needed.
• Inspects, maintains, and may make minor repairs on the heating and cooling systems, boilers, and electrical, mechanical, and sound equipment.
• Changes air filters as needed.
• Maintains and may repair custodial equipment (including equipment for grounds upkeep).
• Maintains and may repair school fixtures and furniture. Assembles furniture.
• Assists students by opening or repairing lockers, changing locker combinations, opening doors, letting down baskets and bleachers, etc.
• Cares for the grounds, including watering, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming the lawns, picking up trash, and removing ice and snow when necessary. Operates lawnmowers, tractors, and other related equipment.
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields and gym floors. Installs and maintains athletic equipment. Assists in refinishing the gym floor.
• Sets up equipment for special school events or programs and cleans up afterward.
• Works with the public on community functions held at the school--setting up equipment, assisting with crowd control, cleanup, etc.
• Assists the cooks with heavy lifting and other tasks. Assists with cafeteria cleanup and waste disposal. Cleans up spills.
• Assists in maintaining the security of the building, which may include locking and unlocking the building, performing weekend and holiday building checks, and maintaining the fire and burglar alarms. On-call for emergencies or to open building.
• Checks emergency lights and fire extinguishers.
• Stocks supply shelves and distributes supplies (books, paper, etc.) throughout the school. Checks incoming shipments and signs for supplies.
• Assists school personnel with work requests and errands.
• May assist with building scheduling, inventory, or other paperwork.
• Opens classrooms for substitute teachers, students, community schools, etc.
• May be requested to call the district to request repairs and to assist district maintenance workers with repairs.
• May be required to assist in maintaining inventory of school supplies.
• Assists in maintaining order.
  
  

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

• Three (3) months of experience related to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• District custodial training certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Ability to read and write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic understanding of cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of MSDS.
• Ability to use or repair small and medium equipment and machinery.
• Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
• Ability to maintain property and inventory. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Heavy work: Exerting up to, and/or up-to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  
  

The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Additional Information

**Salary: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour**

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability