12-Month Custodians

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking a 12-month custodian to maintain facilities and grounds, perform cleaning tasks, and support general maintenance. The role requires adherence to safety rules, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the capability to work with diverse staff and students.

Responsibility includes coordinating with the Maintenance Department, replacing light fixtures, ordering supplies, and securing buildings daily.

Qualifications

• Ability to work an eight (8) hour day and overtime as requested.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with or without supervision.
• Skills in the use of tools and equipment pertinent to the assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, tools, and methods to perform work tasks as assigned.
• Knowledge of safety rules in the workplace.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and perform effectively as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Regular and punctual attendance required.
• Maintain school facilities and grounds.
• Sweep, mop, empty trash, clean restrooms, strip, wax, and buff floors, and any other task related to cleanliness.
• Conduct maintenance, make repairs as needed to include changing light fixtures and light bulbs.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department on those items requiring work that is more detailed.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• Assist with moving furniture and other items within the school facilities.
• Be available to respond as required to alarm activations.
• Lock and secure school buildings daily as assigned.

Skills

Eight-hour day

Oral & written instructions

Independent worker

Tools & equipment use

Workplace safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: 12 MONTH Custodian

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Regular and punctual attendance required
• 2. Maintain school facilities and grounds
• 3. Sweep, mop, empty trash, clean restrooms, strip, wax, and buff floors, and any other task related to cleanliness
• 4. Conduct maintenance, make repairs as needed to include changing light fixtures and light bulbs
• 5. Coordinate with the Maintenance Department on those items requiring work that is more detailed
• 6. Order and maintain supplies
• 7. Assist with moving furniture and other items within the school facilities
• 8. Be available to respond as required to alarm activations
• 9. Lock and secure school buildings daily as assigned

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in order to meet the needs of the school

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 1. Ability to work an eight (8) hour day and overtime as requested
• 2. Ability to follow oral and written instruction
• 3. Ability to work independently with or without supervision
• 4. Skills in the use of tools and equipment pertinent to the assigned tasks
• 5. Knowledge of equipment, materials, tools, and methods to perform work tasks as assigned
• 6. Knowledge of safety rules in the workplace
• 7. Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and perform effectively as a team member

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, depending on the job assignment
• 2. Walk and stand 85% of work shift
• 3. Stoop, bend, twist, turn, and reach on a regular basis
• 4. Environmental exposures to heat and cold on a regular basis
• 5. Adequate strength, dexterity, and agility to perform all tasks assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. High school diploma, GED, or sufficient education and experience to perform the duties of the position
• 2. Some experience with commercial custodial or janitorial work preferred
• 3. Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion and some heavy lifting, working outside in various conditions
• 4. Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes
• 5. Ability to follow oral and written instructions

(The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011, Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position).

SPECIAL NOTE

The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE

For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. "NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE."