WHS Custodian
Company: Union Township School Corporation
Location: Valparaiso
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted:
2/7/2023
Location:
Wheeler High School
Custodian
40 Hours Per Week
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm
$15.45/hour
Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Head Custodian, Director of
Operations, and Principal, performs general cleaning and
maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in
functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial
assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as
necessary.
Performs related duties and general maintenance work as
required.
Essential Functions:
- Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for
the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the
building.
- Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices,
stairways, and other areas of building according to school district
standards.
- Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
- Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
- Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and
sills.
- Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
- Replaces light bulbs.
- Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting
rooms, and functional rooms.
- Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice
melting chemicals.
- Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains
grounds.
- Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing
supplies.
- Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and
other areas of the building.
- Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in
recycling program. Additional Duties:
- Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during
school vacations.
- Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with
special events and programs.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor. Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and
responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task
or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including
brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners,
snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
Safety Requirements
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations
governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the
performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and
complete log sheets.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central
office, may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor,
and to coordinate work with principal and others.
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance
or repair problems as needed.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the
course of work.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of
measure.
- Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat,
cold, rain, or snow.
- Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic
lifts.
- Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and
schedule set forth by supervisor(s). Physical and Mental Demands,
Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated
trash, grasses, pollens, etc. See the Summary of Physical, Sensory
and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job
Duties for this position.
Qualifications Profile:
- Any combination of education and experience providing the
required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be
qualifying.
Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to
successfully perform the duties of the position.
- Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance
desirable.
- Indiana State Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to
provide own transportation.
Keywords: Union Township School Corporation, Gary , WHS Custodian, Other , Valparaiso, Indiana
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