Custodian - Casual

New London-Spicer School District; New London (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESST

Job summary

New London-Spicer School District is seeking a Custodian for casual hours, with day and evening shifts. The role involves cleaning district facilities, performing routine maintenance tasks, and supporting event cleanup.

Experience in cleaning is preferred but not required, and a driver's license is not mandatory. The position offers hourly compensation at $18.69, with duties covering deep cleaning, restrooms, classrooms, and common areas using standard cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment and products.
• Ability to read labels and follow safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deep cleaning projects throughout district.
• Vacuum all carpets in learning areas, offices, and other places.
• Clean restrooms and dust entryways, halls and other areas.
• Empty garbage cans and clean windows and classroom furniture.
• Clean and/or change lightbulbs as needed.
• Handle day-to-day repairs and event cleanup.
• Operate vacuums, wax/buffers, automated scrubber, and carpet extractor.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Equipment operation

Read labels

MSDS sheets

Cleaning chemicals

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Wax/buffers

Automated scrubber

Mechanical lift

Carpet extractor

Job description

Custodian - Casual hours - Days/Evenings

General Definition of Work

Performs manual work cleaning District facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Deep cleaning projects throughout district
• Vacuum all carpets in learning areas, offices, and other places
• Clean restrooms
• Dust entryways, halls, and other areas
• Empty garbage cans
• Clean windows
• Clean classroom furniture
• Clean and/or change lightbulbs
• Clean entryways, bathrooms, walls, and light fixtures
• Ability to utilize vacuums, wax/buffers, automated scrubber, mechanical lift, and carpet extractor
• Ability to handle day to day repairs and fixes
• Tend to activities and clean up after events
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of School District policies and procedures; knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products; knowledge of chemical cleaning agents; knowledge of MSDS sheets and reports; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and students. Able to read and understand labels, directions, and schedules.

Education And Experience

Experience cleaning facilities preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force while lifting, pushing, and/or pulling; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions, frequently requires climbing, bending and/or balancing and occasionally requires speaking or hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and Bodily fluids; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Driver's license preferred but not required.

Wage

$18.69/hour

Benefits

ESST