Job Title: Custodian
Department: Facilities Management
Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Maintenance and Facilities
Job Summary
The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the facility, ensuring a safe, pleasant, neat environment for staff, students, and visitors. This role involves both day and evening shift responsibilities and may include minor maintenance tasks.
Evening Shift Responsibilities
- Paint areas as directed by the supervisor, ensuring that the facility remains in good condition.
- Assist with setting up and dismantling equipment for events or activities.
- Ensure the facility is secure by locking doors and windows as needed.
- Clean and maintain assigned areas.
- Secure building and grounds.
- Set up evening events and assist in unloading delivery trucks.
- Check heating and cooling systems for proper function as directed by the supervisor.
- Take down the flag where applicable.
- Wash windows, mirrors, etc. as needed.
- Perform minor maintenance work as needed.
- Remove snow and ice as needed (with the support of the maintenance team).
- Assist students, teachers, and principal(s) as needed.
- Assist the Director of Maintenance and Facilities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
General Responsibilities
- Perform routine cleaning tasks, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and trash removal.
- Maintain and replenish cleaning supplies and equipment as necessary.
- Report any maintenance or repair needs to the supervisor promptly.
- Comply with safety guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.
Qualifications
- Previous custodial or maintenance experience preferred.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
- Knowledge of safe cleaning practices and the use of cleaning equipment.
- Basic maintenance skills, including light carpentry and painting.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness.
- Excellent time management skills.
Terms of Employment
- Position is full-time, 8 hours per day.
- Employment is year-round, consisting of 12 months per year.