Night Custodian

Seaman USD #345 has an opening for a night custodian at multiple locations.  Hours for this position are 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. daily.  

SUMMARY:  Performs various cleaning duties in assigned areas of district buildings or schools in accordance with county health department standards and standards established by site administrators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Maintain a log of supplies available.
2. Complete request for supplies and submit request to supervisor for approval.
3. Prioritize work orders and ensure work is completed.
4. Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff, wax and polish floors and carpets; empty trash containers.
5. Clean air filters in ac and heating units.
6. Clean, sanitize and disinfect restrooms, locker rooms, showers and drinking fountains.
7. Dust and clean furniture, blinds, windows, and equipment.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform maintenance to include such items as; fixing pencil sharpeners, adjusting desks, replacing light bulbs, and adjusting doors.
2. Ensure school building and secured areas are open at beginning of school day and secured at night.
3. Inspect grounds for safety hazards and reports findings to supervisor.
4. Move furniture, equipment or fixtures as requested.
5. Maintain records of work orders and equipment out for repair.
6. Assist in the annual inventory of all equipment in the school.
7. Change combinations on lockers and maintain log of combinations.
8. Sweep or shovel outdoor walkways.
9. Set up gym, auditorium, or cafeteria for special events, meetings, games, or plays. Ensure area is clean and restore original set-up.
10. Launder cleaning rags.

MENTAL TASKS:

1. Communicating.
2. Comprehending.
3. Ability to read manuals.

PHYSICAL TASKS:  Work involves the performance of duties where considerable physical exertion is required as a normal part of the job. Assistance is normally available to perform unusually physically demanding tasks.   Work may involve lifting and carrying objects weighing as much as 50 pounds as a regular part of the job. Climbing, stooping, bending, reaching, walking and sitting for extended periods of time may be required as a normal part of the job. Employees must not have any limitations of motion, and vision and hearing should be rated as acceptable to obtain the required driver’s license. Verbal communicative ability may be required of public contact positions.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS:  Operate power driven machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

1. Indoors - Classrooms, bathrooms, and offices.
2. Contact with students and employees.
3. Outdoors - Snow removal, debris clean up, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

1. One year of custodial/housekeeper experience preferred.
2. Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written instructions required.
3. Verbal and written communication skills.
4. Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum requirements.
5. Post-offer/pre-employment TB/physical exam and background check required.