2nd Shift Custodian
JOB TITLE: Custodian
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Lead Custodian
FLSA: Non-Exempt
START DATE: ASAP
HOURS/DAY: 8 hours per day, 260 days per year
RATE OF PAY: $47,421 - $49,330 per year – Category A
Terms of employment in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions for the position.
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- An Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members
- Optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account
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SUMMARY:
Maintain the physical school facility in a condition of operating excellence, operating efficiency, cleanliness, and safety to ensure a functional and safe environment for educational use at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Maintain the building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, ensuring they are neat, clean, and safe.
Follow district procedures to clean and maintain floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, furniture, and equipment according to district standards.
Move furniture and/or equipment within building(s) for various activities and as directed by the supervisor.
Ensure all appropriate measures for building security are followed, including securing windows and doors properly.
Submit and complete online work requests accurately and within required timelines.
Comply with all health and safety codes, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, to ensure safe working conditions.
Promptly report all safety concerns or hazards to the Lead Custodian.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED required.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- Valid MN driver's license.
Required Knowledge:
District policies, procedures, and standards related to building maintenance, custodial care, and safety.
Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building and boiler maintenance and building automation systems.
Health and safety codes, including OSHA standards applicable to custodial work.
Required Skills:
Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Demonstrated customer and human relations skills.
Clear, strong, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to safely operate custodial equipment and tools.
Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and attention to detail in completing assigned tasks.
Ability to work independent and collaborative execution as part of a team while maintaining a safe work environment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility and stamina to continuously stand, walk, extend hands and arms, and use hand dexterity; ability to sit occasionally and taste or smell occasionally; ability to frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; continuous hearing and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public; strength to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry 75 to 100+ pounds (exerting up to 100 pounds of force); mental alertness to follow safety procedures, follow district security guidelines, prioritize tasks, respond appropriately to changing conditions, and complete assigned duties efficiently.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily inside school facilities, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, boiler rooms, and storage areas, with occasional outdoor work on district premises such as sidewalks, driveways, and play areas. Employees are exposed to varying cleaning chemicals, equipment noise, indoor climate variations, and physical demands associated with custodial maintenance tasks.