Custodian

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools is seeking a custodian to perform general cleaning of school buildings and grounds. Under the direction of the Principal, you will maintain a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.

This role involves performing various cleaning tasks, ensuring the building is secure, and assisting with the delivery of supplies. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and is able to work well with others. Safety practices and the use of cleaning tools will be essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow direct orders and coordinate with others.
• Experience in cleaning and custodial work is an asset.
• Willingness to assist with special events and programs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain school buildings and grounds.
• Check and secure the building for safety.
• Deliver supplies to various areas of the building.

Skills

Ability to follow oral or written work orders

Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships

Ability to perform work according to standard procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, performs general cleaning in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary. Performs related duties and 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.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

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, etc.

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.

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 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 perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

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 or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt