Custodian 1 Evenings - Beadle Middle - 2:00pm - 10:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Millard Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

NPERS Retirement Plan

Stipend: $0.29/hour

Job summary

Millard Public Schools in Omaha, NE, seeks a full-time 12-month custodian responsible for cleaning classrooms, restrooms, gyms, and common areas, plus lamp replacement, equipment operation, trash removal, turf watering, and snow removal. Strong interpersonal relations with staff, students, and the public are essential.

The role requires physical activity, ability to follow instructions, and compliance with safety rules.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; completion of approved housekeeping courses is preferred.
• Experience as a primary/secondary school custodian is desired.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish amiable relations with supervisors, staff, students, the general public, and fellow workers.
• Ability to work overtime on occasion.
• Ability to complete required training and demonstrate proper usage of products and equipment.
• Ability to work from a ladder and scaffolding.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision.
• Must maintain a clean and neat appearance, wear uniforms provided, and use proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Floorcare including dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing, stripping, neutralizing, waxing, spot cleaning, stain and gum removal, and shampooing of floors (43%).
• Pick up and empty trash; provide services for the lunch program; change plastic waste bags; clean and dust restrooms, classrooms, chalk/whiteboards, erasers, pencil sharpeners, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, glass, blinds, and draperies. Clean and polish furniture and keep restrooms supplied with paper products, soap, and other items (42%).
• Remove and replace defective lightbulbs; clean mechanical grills; dust horizontal and vertical surfaces; keep ceiling tiles in place; provide services for special activities; and identify and report items requiring repair.
• Pick up and remove trash from grounds and playgrounds, water turf, sweep sidewalks, and perform snow removal operations. Operate, clean, and care for assigned equipment and supplies (5%).

Skills

Moderate physical strength

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Overtime readiness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Now Hiring ~ Full-Time 12 Month Position

Position Includes

• Additional 29 cents per hour stipend added to your hourly rate
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• NPERS Retirement Plan

Position Summary

This position requires moderate physical strength to perform routine cleaning tasks, ensuring beautiful, safe facilities for children and MPS staff. Typical duties include cleaning classrooms, conference rooms, lecture halls, study halls, cafeterias, libraries, gymnasiums, locker rooms, restrooms, offices, athletic areas, hallways, common areas, and outside building areas. Additionally, this position requires lamp replacement, operation of mechanical cleaning equipment, removing trash from grounds and playgrounds, watering turf, sweeping sidewalks, and performing other tasks associated with our housekeeping and snow removal programs. Demonstrating acceptable interpersonal skills and relations with co-workers, staff, students, and the general public are requirements for this position.

Essential Job Functions

• Floorcare including dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing, stripping, neutralizing, waxing, spot cleaning, stain and gum removal, and shampooing of floors (43%).
• Pick up and empty trash; provide services for the lunch program; change plastic waste bags; clean and dust restrooms, classrooms, chalk/whiteboards, erasers, pencil sharpeners, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, glass, blinds, and draperies. Clean and polish furniture and keep restrooms supplied with paper products, soap, and other items (42%).
• Remove and replace defective lightbulbs; clean mechanical grills; dust horizontal and vertical surfaces; keep ceiling tiles in place; provide services for special activities; and identify and report items requiring repair. Work closely with supervisor, lead staff, and co-workers to provide feedback on building maintenance needs (10%).
• Pick up and remove trash from grounds and playgrounds, water turf, sweep sidewalks, and perform snow removal operations. Operate, clean, and care for assigned equipment and supplies (5%).

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; successful completion of approved housekeeping courses is preferred
• Experience as a primary/secondary school custodian is desired
• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength
• Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain amiable working relations with supervisors, staff, students, the general public, and fellow workers
• Ability to work overtime on occasion
• Ability to complete required training and demonstrate proper usage of products and equipment
• Ability to work from a ladder and scaffolding
• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision
• Must maintain a clean and neat appearance, wear uniforms provided, and use proper PPE

Special Qualifications

Occasional
1-32%
Frequently
33-66%
Constant
67%+
Standing
x
Walking
x
Sitting
x
Lifting 60 lb max
x
Carrying 50 feet
x
Pushing/pulling 70 lbs of force
x
Climbing/Balancing
x
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling
x
Reaching/Handling
x
Speaking/Hearing
x
Seeing/Depth Perception/Color
x

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.