Custodian

South Burlington School District

South Burlington (VT)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Sick time

Leaves

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness initiatives

Employee Assistance Programs

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

South Burlington School District in Vermont is seeking a full-time custodian to keep classrooms, halls and common areas clean and safe. You will perform cleaning tasks, basic maintenance, snow removal, and help with building security and setup for events.

The district highlights competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans and professional development. Prior cleaning experience is preferred and a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
Previous cleaning experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Clean, sanitize, and preserve designated spaces in the building.
Restock disposable items and provide inventory data to the head custodian.
Assist with general maintenance as needed in and around the building.
Assist visitors and set up needed equipment and furniture.
Operate and maintain custodial equipment (auto scrubber, vacuums, etc.).
Handle chemicals safely and dispose of hazardous waste as required.
Maintain exterior areas including mowing, snow removal, and debris pickup.
Ensure building security and monitor electrical devices; lock doors after hours.
Manage trash and recycling collection and removal.
Follow established protocols for openings/closings and emergency shutoffs.
Participate in trainings and report issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Safe working relationships

Confidentiality

Policy awareness

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

South Burlington School District

About South Burlington School District:

At South Burlington School District, we believe in supporting the whole employee—inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing, competitively priced health insurance, dental coverage, sick time, professional time and other leaves. Additionally, we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.

Job Title: Custodian

Location: Facilities

Job Group: Support Staff

Reports To: Head Custodian

Position Summary: Maintains buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. Performs cleaning tasks, routine maintenance, and assigned duties such as clearing snow and conducting building safety checks. Notifies supervisor of needed building repairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleans, sanitizes, and preserves designated spaces in the building (i.e.: classrooms, lunchroom, labs, and activity areas.)
Restocks disposable items and provides head custodian with inventory usage and data.
Assists with general maintenance, as necessary, in and around the building as needed.
Assists visitors utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and obtaining and setting up needed equipment and furniture.
Operates and maintains the following equipment: auto scrubber, wet/dry vacuums, buffing machines, carpet extractors, lawn tractor, snow blowers, etc.
Handles chemicals, cleaning solutions, and power equipment in accordance with product specifications and with knowledge of all safety rules and regulations. Disposes of hazardous waste in appropriate manner.
Assists in maintaining seasonal grounds work. Maintains exterior areas of buildings by mowing, trimming, raking, and picking up debris. Also clears snow and ice from entrances and walkways, as per protocols.
Maintains security for the building/grounds each school day, and provides weekend security as assigned. Monitors electrical appliances and equipment for proper operation and disconnection, identifies building maintenance and repair needs, and locks doors after operating hours.
Responsible for trash and recycling collection and removal.
Assists with the established protocols for school year building openings and closings and with emergency shut offs for gas, water, and electric.
Provides other custodial and building responsibilities as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor/Head Custodian.
Participates in job related trainings, instructions, and activities.
Reports all relevant problems associated with the building to the supervisor.

Education and/or Experience

Must have a high school diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED), or the equivalent. Previous experience with cleaning helpful.

Preferred Skills

Ability to establish and maintain safe, effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and School Board policies. Must be able to keep high levels of confidentiality in all aspects of job performance.

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