What are the responsibilities and job description for the Second Shift PT Custodian position at Racine Unified School District?
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Position Summary:
The Custodian supports the district’s day-to-day operations by maintaining a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe workplace. Custodians perform all aspects of cleaning operations related to building operation, but not limited to customer service, cleaning, minor maintenance, completing proper forms and schedules, operation of equipment in a safe manner. Custodians maintain an assigned cleaning area and performs to standards of care established by the Office of Operations
Essential Functions:
1. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms/bathrooms using predefined cleaning methods and procedures.
2. Cleans, dusts, and wipes furniture; sweep, mop, and/or vacuum floors; empty/clean trash and recycling receptacles; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
3. Assists with the setup of facilities for meetings, classes, conferences, events, etc.
4. Strips, cleans, buff and applies floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.
5. Uses and maintains assigned power equipment, hand tools, buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
6. Washes walls and equipment; uses ladders when required in work assignments.
7. Locks and unlocks assigned building. Secures building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
8. Follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
9. Performs cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
10. Moves furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
11. Washes accessible interior and exterior windows. Cleans blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
12. Attends to emergencies when necessary.
13. Handle recycling materials.
14. Assists in the instruction and supervision of student help.
15. Maintains a clean and organized storage area for cleaning equipment and supplies and keeps adequate stock of cleaning supplies.
16. Cares for lawns and shrubs; cleans sidewalks and driveways and removes ashes, snow, and ice.
17. Safely operates job related equipment.
18. Takes classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, CPR, and working relationships.
19. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
20. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and actively supports the RUSD Strategic Plan.
Supervision Received:
Receives direction from the Head or Shift Engineer and the Assistant Director of Facilities Operations. The Custodian normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.
Supervision Exercised:
Custodian does not supervise other staff but may work closely with the Head or Shift Engineer and Assistant Director of Facilities Operations. Custodian may assist in the instruction and supervision of student help and volunteers.
Ability to:
1. Speak, read, and write English language.
2. Understand and follow oral instructions.
3. Work in adverse/ changing weather conditions inside and outside, throughout the year
4. Display necessary initiative and dependability to work with little supervision either alone or in groups.
5. Work overtime as required before/ after regular shift or weekends as needed to support safe and efficient building operations.
6. Work with computers to check/ respond to emails, as well as attend virtual training/ meetings
It is the policy of the Racine Unified School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability in its education programs, admissions policies and practices, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment, and Wisconsin Statute.
Education and Experience:
1. At least 18 years of age or older.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. One to six (1-6) months custodial/ janitorial experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
1. Blood Borne Pathogen and other RUSD required safety training (lead, asbestos, ALICE, etc.) within 12 months of employment.
Work Environment:
1. Busy work environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions. Work includes a commitment to irregular working hours, when needed.
2. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; sitting for extended periods of time; walking; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; intermittent bending, stooping or reaching overhead to retrieve or store materials; driving a vehicle to conduct business activities.
3. Primarily an indoor work environment with potential exposure to hazardous materials and construction equipment.
4. Most of the workday is spent walking, standing and lifting.
5. Job duties may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Physical Demands:
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform using a full range of motions including standing, sitting, talking, hearing, and using hands and fingers to operate a computer and job-related equipment, intermittent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling and reaching to execute job duties.
2. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds assisted.
3. Ascending or descending ladders, scaffolding, ropes, poles and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms.
4. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
5. Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard.
6. Complete heavy workload within established time frames.
7. Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes/alarms).
8. Ability to work in confined spaces, mechanical areas where noise, heat and operating equipment are present.
Safety:
Employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.
Statement of Supervisor:
Performs a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Performs with frequent interruptions and/or distractions. Makes appropriate job decisions following standard operating procedures and best practices. Recognizes an emergency and take appropriate action. Thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it. Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Complete heavy workload within established time frames. Adjusts priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and stakeholders for different purposes and in different contexts is important
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Custom Questions
Salary : $41,349 - $54,298