Department: Support Services

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Custodian Associations

Reports To: Facilities/Operations Manager

Schedule: Full Time - 5 days weekly

SUMMARY

The Custodian will provide support for the senior building custodian(s) and perform a variety of tasks including cleaning, maintenance and general care of the building and grounds. Primary responsibility is to ensure students and staff has a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, work and develop.

Stable schedule, benefits, year-round employment, and the opportunity to become part of a school community!

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess good organizational skills
• Knowledge of safe and proper cleaning methods and proper product usage
• Knowledge of minor maintenance activities as they relate to HVAC, electricity, plumbing, general carpentry and repair
• Initiative - To step forward and take a comprehensive role for areas of responsibility without waiting for direction
• Integrity - Display personal and professional integrity in the performance of duties
• Flexible - Able to work under pressure and adapt to last minute staff changes and school needs
• Diplomacy - Able to calmly assist students, staff, administration, parents, and community users of building at all times

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage overall work schedules as assigned by senior custodian

• Perform all duties and maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency
• Responsible for cleaning and light maintenance in interior and limited exterior of building
• Dust and clean classrooms and offices, wash walls and woodwork, wash glass
• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors (requires frequent pushing/pulling)
• Shampoo and vacuum carpets, wash and sanitize bathroom fixtures
• Replenish supplies, empty trash (including lifting a 50lb trash barrel overhead)
• Lifting cases of copy paper and other school supplies
• Pick trash from floor, lift and carry buckets of water and bags of ice melt (up to 50 lbs)
• Effectively communicate with various school system and city department staff, other building custodial personnel and school community members
• It is extremely important to have very strong interpersonal skills, an even disposition, and a strong desire to fully satisfy the needs of teachers, students, and parent groups.
• Maintain and manage a reasonable inventory of supplies and materials in assigned area
• Routinely inspect, service and troubleshoots all custodial equipment
• Maintains security and safety of building as outlined by Principal
• Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the users of the building, particularly school administration, and maintain high visibility to and availability for students and staff
• When necessary shall assume an active role to ensure a safe, well-maintained, and healthy environment is provided for all users of the building. It is important to be approachable and present and maintain a positive attitude.
• Appropriately respond to feedback on all matters pertaining to custodial services and maintenance issues
• Must understand and value the goal and mission of the school and to work in full partnership with everyone in the school, recognizing the value of their position in helping the school accomplish its mission
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to stand for prolonged periods and frequently required to push, pull, twist, bend, crouch, squat, climb, reach, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (including lifting 50 lb. trash barrels overhead)
• Ability to move heavy objects such as furniture or equipment and required to operate power equipment such as buffers and scrubbers
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds 
• May need to take precautions to avoid exposure to cleaning and stripping compounds and fumes
• Often exposed to noise from power equipment
• Periodically working outdoors in inclement weather
• May need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids 
• May be required to be on call to return to work off hours for emergencies
• May need to take precautions when inspecting cause of fire alarms
• May deal with distraught or difficult individuals

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In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.