Custodian (Part-time)

Jefferson School District 251; Poland; On-site; PLN 77,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Poland is seeking a part-time Custodian to maintain cleanliness and perform various maintenance tasks across multiple locations. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and have mechanical aptitude. Responsibilities include cleaning, managing building entries, and ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. This position may require handling emergencies and maintaining high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Read and write at a minimum of a 9th grade level.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Physically capable of performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to work with staff, students and the public.
• Capable of lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• May assist in regulating heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when needed.
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the building each school day.
• Sweeps and vacuums classrooms daily and dusts furniture.
• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when needed.
• Scrubs, washes, and disinfects bathroom floors daily; and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows as assigned by the Lead Custodian.
• Keeps the grounds free from rubbish; may perform yard keeping chores such as grass cutting, tree trimming, etc.; as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Maintains all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Makes minor building repairs and reports necessary major repairs to supervisor.
• May perform regularly scheduled maintenance on motors and other mechanical equipment.Immediately reports any damage to school property to supervisor.
• Remains on school premises during school hours, and during non‑school hours when use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by supervisor.
• Is responsible for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for ensuring all doors, windows, and lights are secure.
• Moves furniture and equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by supervisor.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work with staff, students and the public

Physical capability to perform assigned tasks

Lifting capacity up to 55 pounds

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Details

Title: Custodian (Part-time)
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Location: Various Locations in the District
Date Posted: 8/26/2024
Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Read and write at a minimum of a 9th grade level.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Physically capable of performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to work with staff, students and the public.
• Capable of lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises (including sidewalks, driveways, play areas) neat and clean at all times.
• May assist in regulating heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate and in accordance with District policy.
• Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Sweeps and vacuums classrooms daily and dusts furniture.
• Cleans corridors after school each day, and during the day when needed.
• Scrubs, washes, and disinfects bathroom floors daily; and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows as assigned by the Lead Custodian.
• Keeps the grounds free from rubbish; may perform yard keeping chores such as grass cutting, tree trimming, etc.; as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Maintains all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Makes minor building repairs and reports necessary major repairs to supervisor.
• May perform regularly scheduled maintenance on motors and other mechanical equipment.Immediately reports any damage to school property to supervisor.
• Remains on school premises during school hours, and during non‑school hours when use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by supervisor.
• Is responsible for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for ensuring all doors, windows, and lights are secure.
• Moves furniture and equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by supervisor.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

Emergency conditions may arise which will require attention at any hour of the day or night. Benefits will be in accordance with approved Board policy.

Employment At Will

This is an “at will” position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The “employment at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Building Administrator in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.