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Custodian - Outdoor

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Description

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

If you are applying for this position using an outside job board (i.e. Indeed), please visit our website directly to apply at www.msdwt.k12.in.us/careers.

JOB DETAILS

Job TitleCustodian - Outdoor

Previous Experience/

Licensure

Previous experience preferred:

Working as maintenance and / or custodial in a school or educational facility.

EducationHigh School Diploma / GED required
LocationNorth Central High School
Work ScheduleMonday-Friday 5:00am – 1:30pm
Calendar LengthYear-round
FLSA ClassificationHourly, Non-Exempt
Salary/Hourly Rate

$19.50/hr ($40,560 annually)

Additional compensation for post-secondary education, bilingual status and approved industry certifications.

BenefitsPaid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a,VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision offerings. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.Additional benefits information can be found at

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

The outdoor Custodian reports to the High School Custodial Manager and cleans and maintains exterior and interior athletic facilities on the North Central campus. This includes the football stadium, all athletic fields, concession stands, restrooms, the south locker room facilities and Tennis House. The outdoor custodians are primarily responsible for snow removal on central campus. There are 2 outdoor custodians that share the following responsibilities on central campus.

Major responsibilities include:

  • Keeping the outdoor building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play/field areas, neat and clean at all times.
  • Shoveling, plowing, and sanding walkways, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate.
  • Cleaning of all outdoor facilities (concessions, locker rooms, restrooms, tennis house etc…)
  • Washing windows of all outdoor facilities on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and/or as needed.
  • Keeping the grounds and athletic fields free from rubbish.
  • Performing such yard keeping tasks as tree trimming, weeding etc… as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
  • Reporting immediately to the High School Custodial Manager any repairs that need attention and/or any damage to school property.
  • Performing minor maintenance duties, i.e. changing light bulbs, changing ceiling tiles, floor maintenance etc.
  • Moving furniture and/or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the High School Custodial Manager.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the Custodial Manager and/or the Building Administrator.
  • Maintaining proper operation of all mechanical and cleaning equipment.

Requirements

  • Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Preferred custodial experience.
  • Preferred floor maintenance experience (strip/wax).
  • Preferred outdoors work experience.
  • Preferred plowing / snow removal experience
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively at a fast pace.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with various publics including students, parents, teachers, administrators, staff and outside and public agencies is essential.
Education
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma and/or its equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Very Frequent

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Often

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Often

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds

Occasional

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Seldom

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Seldom

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Occasional

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Very Frequent

Overhead work

Very Frequent

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

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