Custodian

Havre Public Schools Education Foundation; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Havre Middle School seeks a dedicated cleaner/maintenance worker for an afternoon shift, 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. This 40-hour, 12-month position maintains buildings and grounds, handles deliveries, and supports events as needed.

The role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to work with students, staff and visitors. Under supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Head Custodian, duties include cleaning, groundskeeping, and basic repairs.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders and coordinate with supervisor.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe cleaning/maintenance problems clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work with others and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Basic math skills for measurements and supplies usage.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds.
• Clean rooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, strip and wax floors; clean carpets and windows.
• Assist in delivering supplies and setting up rooms for events.
• Unloading deliveries and assisting in storage of supplies.
• Perform groundskeeping duties and snow/ice removal.
• Follow safety rules and use tools and equipment properly.

Skills

English fluency

Reading/writing

Team coordination

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's license

Job description

Havre Middle School

40 hours/week / 12 month position

Afternoon Shift 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) **shift may vary depending on the needs of the building**

$20.55/hr

• This position is subject to a pre-employment physical**

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Head Custodian, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash.

Duties

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• MT Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.