Custodian

Position: Full-time Custodian (Second Shift)

Location: Various buildings within the district

Pay Rate: $21.87 per hour (may vary based on experience)

Schedule: 40 hours per week, year-round. Second shift hours (approximately 3pm - 11:30pm during the school year; hours may vary slightly).

Effective Date: ASAP

Job Summary

To perform custodial work required for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and assigned equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning tasks and provides customer service in regards to school operations.
• Performs limited maintenance tasks, including minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, ventilating repairs, minor equipment maintenance, climbing ladders, and painting.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including mowing, trash pickup, sweeping, trimming, raking, watering, snow removal, and salting (de-icing).
• Uses proper safety procedures and complies with all safety regulations, especially relating to use of cleaning chemicals, hazardous work conditions, and weather conditions.
• Completes building tasks under the direction of the head custodian and/or principal to accommodate school functions and events, including event set-up and logistics for building activities and facilities use.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to properly use all types of commercial vacuum cleaners, stripping and buffing machines, lawn mowers, snow plows, and any special tool or piece of equipment assigned.
• Ability to use hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver) and power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer).
• Sufficient mathematic skills, site, and dexterity to properly use and dilute cleaning chemicals and floor finishes.
• Knowledgeable of safety regulations, proper methods for using and storing cleaning chemicals and floor finishes, and procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials.
• Ability to operate equipment (e.g., tractor, lift, auto-scrubber).
• Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to perform tasks at different height levels and in hard to reach places (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, attics).
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record.
• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Qualifications

• To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

Benefits Information

• Benefit Eligible: Yes
• Health Benefits: Select Health Benefits a la carte, Medical Coverage through IBX, Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark, Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO, Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA).
• Eligibility: No Waiting Period. All employees may enroll in the district's health benefit plans effective with their date of hire.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Support For The Whole You: Fitness Program, Nutritional Counseling, Employee Assistance Program (Health Advocate), Telemedicine (SwiftMD).
• Retirement: Member of State Pension System (PSERS).
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Life Benefit: Pays 1x basic annual salary up to $60,000.
• Income Protection Benefit: Pays 60% of basic monthly pay, up to $1,500 per month.
• Tuition Reimbursement: 75% of tuition if grade of B or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.
• Paid Time Off:
• Sick days - 12 annually.
• 3 personal days annually (full-time).
• 10 vacation days annually for new hires; 15 days after 5 years; 20 days after 15 years.
• Vacation payout for unused days - up to 10 days annually.
• 19 paid holidays per year (full-time).
• Retiree Benefits.
• Personal Days Payout.
• Sick Days Payout.
• Salary Increases: Based on position and current rate.

Contact

For questions about this position, please email [email protected].