Title
School Custodian
Location
Whitehall School District
Description
We are accepting applications for school custodian. This is a 40 hour per week, 12-month position with retirement and health insurance benefits. Evening shift position (3:30pm-11:30pm) during the school year with an option for days in the summer and on Fridays.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and waxes floors.
Vacuums rugs and carpets.
Dusts, waxes, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork.
Cleans restrooms, replenishes supplies, and fills dispensers.
Maintains areas adjacent to buildings in clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
Washes windows, walls, sinks, and fountains.
Arranges furniture and equipment for special activities.
Cleans gyms and locker rooms after sporting events.
Observes and reports need for repairs and makes minor repairs as time permits.
Picks up trash and litter and empties and cleans trash and garbage receptacles.
Does emergency cleanup resulting from vandalism, breakage, spillage, or illness.
Stacks, assembles, and stores furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Is responsible for reporting unruly student activities, loitering, vandalism, or similar situations.
Performs routine nontechnical maintenance duties with the use of household hand tools.
May prepare and paint interior and exterior walls.
Reports needed repairs.
Participates in summer maintenance and cleaning activities.
Receives, stores, and distributes supplies.
Minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and waxes floors.
Vacuums rugs and carpets.
Dusts, waxes, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork.
Cleans restrooms, replenishes supplies, and fills dispensers.
Maintains areas adjacent to buildings in clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
Washes windows, walls, sinks, and fountains.
Arranges furniture and equipment for special activities.
Cleans gyms and locker rooms after sporting events.
Observes and reports need for repairs and makes minor repairs as time permits.
Picks up trash and litter and empties and cleans trash and garbage receptacles.
Does emergency cleanup resulting from vandalism, breakage, spillage, or illness.
Stacks, assembles, and stores furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Is responsible for reporting unruly student activities, loitering, vandalism, or similar situations.
Performs routine nontechnical maintenance duties with the use of household hand tools.
May prepare and paint interior and exterior walls.
Reports needed repairs.
Participates in summer maintenance and cleaning activities.
Receives, stores, and distributes supplies.
Minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
Benefits
Wage up to 17.19/hour DOE plus Health Insurance benefit - District contributes $553 (single) - $999 (family insurance) per month depending upon the plan selected; health insurance can be waived.
Public Employee Retirement System benefit
Public Employee Retirement System benefit
Requirements
Please click on this link to fill out an application: Classified Employment Application
Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and pre-employment physical exam.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience required, but some previous custodial or janitorial work is desirable; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
Good physical condition and fitness.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning various types of surfaces and furniture.
Knowledge of basic safety practices related to custodial work.
Perform heavy physical labor.
Work effectively without close supervision.
Operate specialized cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment.
Understand and follow a work schedule.
Keep basic work records and make reports.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment, including but not limited to vacuum, floor polishers, floor strippers, miscellaneous scrubbing equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy, depending upon the task at hand.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, travel from one building to another, push heavy equipment, twist at neck and waist, reach, kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee often performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually unavailable. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee may be involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and pre-employment physical exam.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience required, but some previous custodial or janitorial work is desirable; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
Good physical condition and fitness.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning various types of surfaces and furniture.
Knowledge of basic safety practices related to custodial work.
Perform heavy physical labor.
Work effectively without close supervision.
Operate specialized cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment.
Understand and follow a work schedule.
Keep basic work records and make reports.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment, including but not limited to vacuum, floor polishers, floor strippers, miscellaneous scrubbing equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy, depending upon the task at hand.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, travel from one building to another, push heavy equipment, twist at neck and waist, reach, kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee often performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually unavailable. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee may be involved in interactions which require oral and written communications.
Salary
up to $17.19/hour DOE