Custodian

The Leona Group; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Pontiac is seeking a Custodian to manage cleaning duties within the facility. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, reporting concerns to the School Leader, and possibly ordering cleaning supplies. Candidates should possess basic organizational skills and be flexible with work hours, as shifts may vary. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and performing various custodial tasks, such as sweeping and mopping. This position is essential for maintaining a safe and clean environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and carry out supervisory instructions.
• Ability to meet daily deadlines and work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement directives of the School Leader regarding cleaning.
• Report safety or health concerns.
• Order cleaning materials as needed.
• Coordinate with other staff and facility landlord.

Skills

Basic reading, writing and speaking skills

Organizational skills

Job 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.

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