Night Custodian

Supervisor: Custodial Supervisor, Buildings & Grounds Administrator
Rate of Pay: Category A of the Support Contract, starting pay $15.25 per hour plus Benefits
Work Year: 12 Months, 8 hrs/day (current B&G employee)/7.5 hours per day new hire
Location: Multiple openings available

Summary: Under supervision, keep assigned buildings, classrooms, and office spaces clean and orderly; perform custodial tasks in the care of floors, furniture, walls, and equipment; carry out minor grounds maintenance and general gardening tasks; operate small power custodial and grounds equipment; perform related work as required.

Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma/GED or related experience.
• Knowledge/experience with basic methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Experience in operating, using, and maintaining custodial equipment.
• Exhibits the ability to abide by all necessary safety precautions and procedures.
• Possesses basic computer skills to check emails and work tickets.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours/location as needed (summer hours, cover for absence in another building)
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to work independently or as a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with supervision completing tasks and responsibilities as directed by night lead and/or 2nd shift supervisor
• Wear District-issued shirt, proper attire (closed-toed shoes, etc.), protective gloves/clothing.
• Safely and appropriately, use cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment.
• Clean classrooms/offices, bathrooms, and halls/stairwells including wiping desks, tables, sinks, counters, other surfaces.
• Attend to general custodial duties such as basic plumbing, sick student, spills, water/mud tracked in, etc.
• Vacuum carpeted areas
• Collect garbage and recycling, dispose of accordingly; replace trashcan liners.
• Clean and sanitizing washrooms and drinking fountains.
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towels, toilet paper as needed.
• Clean/mop floors, including when necessary, stripping, spraying, waxing, buffing, polishing, vacuuming and shampooing.
• Operate power equipment including auto-scrubber.
• Set-up and break down for school and afterschool activities.
• Wash windows inside and outside.
• Wash walls and ceilings (cobwebs).
• Water plants.
• Dust/polishing furniture.
• Notify lead/supervisor for needed repairs or when low on supplies.
• Inspect section for cleanliness prior to shift ending.
• Check/lock windows and doors.
• Perform all necessary summer cleaning tasks for the building.
• Move furniture as needed for cleaning.
• Ability to float between buildings as needed.
• Ability to assume the duties as the Night Lead in his/her absence.
• Participate in District mandated training programs/professional development.
• Other asks as assigned by the Principal, Night Supervisor and/or Department of Buildings and Grounds administrator.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions of Employment

• Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print and see small objects.
• Hearing: (which may be corrected) to hear sounds which warn of potential danger; analyze sounds of equipment operation; and determine operating efficiency and needed repairs. Have tolerance to be exposed to noisy conditions and custodial equipment.
• Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; twist and bend at torso; turn, raise, and lower head
• Lower Body Mobility: to walk on even and uneven surfaces; bend at waist; stoop; stand for prolonged periods of 4 hours; and step over objects.
• Strength: to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects that weigh as much as 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Smell: to distinguish strong odors.
• Environmental Requirements: be exposed to harsh chemicals; work alone; work inside as a primary assignment; and perform shift work.
• Mental Requirements: to read and write English at a simple level; operate utility turn-off mechanisms and operate security systems; respond to emergencies; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures; follow a schedule; and perform duties without on-site supervision.

Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.