Custodian

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in East Chicago is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff. The role involves implementing cleaning directives, reporting safety issues, and ensuring that custodial supplies are managed effectively. Ideal candidates will have basic reading, writing, and organizational skills, and be able to perform physical tasks associated with custodial duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow supervisory instructions.
• Ability to meet daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implement cleaning directives from the School Leader.
• Report safety concerns related to the facility.
• Order cleaning materials and supplies.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic speaking skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Implement the directives of the School Leader or other designated supervisor with respect to cleaning the academy facility. May include cleaning classrooms, common areas, offices, restrooms, athletic facilities, or any inside or outside area of the school building and grounds.
• Report concerns about safety or health as related to the academy facility to the School Leader; whenever possible, immediately correct potentially unsafe situations in order to avoid injury to self, staff, students, visitors and others.
• Follow established guidelines related to universal precautions including blood-born pathogens procedures.
• May be responsible for ordering or purchasing cleaning materials or other supplies related to custodial work; follow procedures to ensure expenditures are properly documented and academy funds are properly handled.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members in completing assignments. May be responsible for coordination of work with facility landlord, if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic reading, writing and speaking skills to enable staff member to understand and carry out supervisory instructions and to read and understand health and safety information (for example Material Safety Data Sheets).
• Ability to organize work to meet daily deadlines.
• May be required to work afternoon or evening shifts, depending on academy needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to perform custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, removing trash, which entails:
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Bending and twisting frequently throughout the work day
• Possible stair climbing depending on the facility