2024/25 - Salem Jr. High - Student Sweeper (under 18 years old) - MT143N

ReNEW Schools; Salem (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Student Sweeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff. This role involves performing custodial duties, including cleaning classrooms and common areas, arranging furniture for events, and ensuring safety practices are followed. Ideal for young individuals looking to gain work experience, this position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute positively to the school community. If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to learn, this could be the perfect entry-level opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and ability to follow written and oral instructions are essential.
• Experience is not required, but attention to detail and safety practices are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing various custodial tasks.
• Assist in arranging furniture and securing facilities to prevent damage.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Operating custodial equipment

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

No specific education level required

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Nebo School District is located in south Utah County, services over 37,000 students in grades PreK-12, and employs over 5,000 people. Our vision is to:

engage students as active participants in school and in the community;

empower students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and talents;

collaborate to promote safety, student involvement, and achievement; and

prepare students to succeed in school and life.

Position: Student Sweeper
Lane A - $12.00 per hour, 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, 177 days per year. Must be between 14-17 years of age to apply. There are no benefits with this position.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Job-related experience is not required.
• Education: No specific education level is required.

Purpose Statement

The job of Student Sweeper is done for the purpose of maintaining an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility for students, staff, and the public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events; and minimizing property damage, loss, and liability exposure.

This job reports to the Head Adult Sweeper/Lead Night Custodian.

Essential Functions

• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and special events.
• Assists in securing facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability to the organization.
• Attends in-service training (e.g., floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, desks, lunchroom, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Performs various custodial functions, as may be required, for the purpose of assisting in maintaining the facility in a safe, attractive environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Reports incidents of vandalism, damages, and/or issues needing action for the purpose of seeking prompt corrective action.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• Skills: Required to perform single tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required include adhering to safety practices and operating equipment used in custodial work.
• Knowledge: Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required include methods of industrial cleaning, and safety practices and procedures.
• Ability: Required to schedule activities; collate data, and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem-solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required include being attentive to detail, meeting deadlines and schedules, and setting priorities. Regular and reliable attendance is also required.

Responsibilities

Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard-free environment.