Custodian- Day Shift

Saginaw Township Community Schools; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Township Community Schools is seeking a dependable Custodian in the Facilities Department to support cleaning, basic maintenance, and event setup within a dynamic school environment.

The position requires reading and following instructions, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working during a Monday–Friday 6:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. shift with a 30-minute lunch. The team cares for floors, bathrooms, and common areas across district facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be punctual with good attendance and in-person attendance required.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrate aptitude for completing tasks and cooperate with staff and public.
• General knowledge of cleaning, tile and carpet maintenance, and bathrooms.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned building areas including floors and restrooms.
• Vacuum, sanitize, and maintain bathrooms and lockers.
• Restock paper products and cleaning supplies.
• Assist with grounds keeping, snow removal, and light maintenance tasks.
• Set up/tear down for events and school activities; assist with special functions.

Skills

Punctuality

Attendance

Reading instructions

Communication

Cleaning knowledge

Bathroom sanitation

Grounds keeping

Ladder safety

Lifting 25-35 lbs

Team player

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Custodian

Facilities Department

Saginaw Township Community Schools

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Saginaw Township Schools is located in a multi-cultural and vibrant community in mid-Michigan. We are proud to have ‘National School to Watch’ and ‘Blue Ribbon Award’ winning schools.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Director, this position performs a wide variety of maintenance work. Performs additional work as required and provides assistance to other maintenance employees as assigned by immediate supervisor. There are no supervisory duties.

SHIFT

The standard shift is Monday - Friday, 8-hours per day from 6:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Punctual with good attendance.
• In-person attendance required.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to relate to, communicate, and cooperate with staff, students, and the general public.
• General knowledge of cleaning, repairing, and maintaining tile and carpeted floors.
• Knowledge and ability to clean and sanitize bathrooms.
• Assist, as needed, with grounds keeping and snow removal.
• Capable of climbing an eight (8) foot ladder.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25-35 pounds (repeated lifting).
• Strong desire to be part of a fast-paced team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and maintain assigned areas of the building, including, but not limited to:
• Vacuum, spot treat, and extract carpeted areas.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms and locker rooms.
• Maintain paper towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers.
• Empty pencil sharpeners and clean white board trays.
• Empty waste baskets; clean and sanitize waste receptacles.
• Maintain tile and rubber floor surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize drinking fountains.
• Dust parallel surfaces.
• Assist with unloading and storing of deliveries.
• Ability to use and maintain equipment and tolls properly.
• Assist as needed with grounds keeping and stadium clean up.
• Clean windows, window ledges, and drinking fountains.
• Dust shelves, desks, chairs, filing cabinets, lockers etc.
• Remove graffiti from lockers, walls, bathroom walls and partitions, etc.
• Replace burned-out light bulbs.
• Assist with special function set-up, tear down and clean up (repeated lifting and moving of chairs, tables, etc.)
• School- Related activities.
• Athletic events.
• Community Education events & activities.
• Assist with general cleaning of entire building during school vacation periods or at other times set up by supervisor.
• May assist other custodial staff with grounds maintenance to include but not limited to mowing, weed removal, and/or snow removal, as needed.
• Other duties which may be assigned by a supervisor.

COMPENSATION

According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 517M, Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO and the school district, wages pursuant to the contract; Current hourly wage range $15.81 – $17.34, based on experience; medical, dental and vision benefits available (Employees new to the district pay 10.0% of cost). Position covered by state school employee retirement plan.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, which may include bending, twisting, reaching, pushing or pulling, lifting and carrying materials or equipment up to approximately 40 pounds, and standing or walking for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pursuant to Public Act 68 of 1993 and Public Act 83 of 1995, selected new employees shall submit to fingerprints and a criminal background check at the employee's expense.

It is the policy of the Board of Education that the District will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap or disability. The District shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e, et seq.;the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1210, et seq.;the Handicappers' Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.1101, et seq.; and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.2101, et seq.; Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq. Inquiries or complaints by applicants or employees related to discrimination should be directed to:

Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations

Saginaw Township Community Schools

3465 N. Center Road, P.O. Box 6278

Saginaw, MI 48608

TELEPHONE: [phone]

www.stcs.org