Custodian

Sustainable Facilities Management Service; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is looking for Custodians for a school district in Eastpointe, MI. We are growing quickly, and it is very exciting! Come make an impact and join the team!

Shifts: Dayshift and Afternoon Shifts

Benefits: (Full-time employees eligible) Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO

_ Conditions of employment: Background Check, Drug screening, fingerprint screening, and must be fully vaccinated

Job Summary

The Custodian cleans and maintains the school building and grounds, sets up equipment for special events, and assists school personnel with work requests.

Essential Job Functions

1. Clean assigned areas, assist with general cleanup, and perform emergency cleaning as needed.
2. Inspect, maintain, and make minor repairs on heating, cooling, boilers, electrical, mechanical, and sound equipment.
3. Change air filters as needed.
4. Maintain and repair custodial and groundskeeping equipment.
5. Maintain and repair fixtures and furniture; assemble furniture.
6. Assist students with lockers, doors, baskets, and bleachers.
7. Care for grounds, including watering, fertilizing, mowing, trimming, trash pickup, and snow removal; operate related equipment.
8. Prepare and maintain athletic fields and gym floors; install and maintain athletic equipment; assist in refinishing gym floors.
9. Set up and clean up for school events and programs.
10. Assist with community functions, including setup, crowd control, and cleanup.
11. Assist cafeteria staff with heavy lifting, cleanup, waste disposal, and spill cleanup.
12. Maintain building security, perform weekend and holiday checks, and maintain fire and burglar alarms; respond to emergencies.
13. Check emergency lights and fire extinguishers.
14. Stock supplies, check shipments, and sign for deliveries.
15. Assist with work requests, errands, scheduling, inventory, and paperwork.
16. Open classrooms for substitutes, students, and community programs.
17. Coordinate repairs with district maintenance.
18. Maintain inventory of supplies and assist in maintaining order.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 months of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience
• District custodial training certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Understanding of cleaning, sanitation, and emergency procedures
• Knowledge of SDS
• Ability to operate and repair small to medium equipment and machinery
• Proficiency with office equipment and computers
• Property and inventory maintenance skills

Physical Demands

Heavy work exerting up to 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds constantly; physical abilities include balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.