Custodian-Days- WMS

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Portage Township Schools is seeking a daytime custodian at Willowcreek to provide custodial services, maintain a sanitary and safe environment for students and staff, and support classroom activities and events.

The role includes operating cleaning equipment, performing floor care and carpet cleaning, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adhering to district policies and safety guidelines. This is a full-time position with an 8.5-hour day and a 30-minute unpaid lunch, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional custodial work preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax floors as needed.
• Operate floor scrubber and buffer.
• Shampoo carpeting when assigned.
• Move furniture and equipment as assigned.
• Check entrances and secure areas throughout the day.
• Perform lunchroom setup and cleanup to ensure sanitation.
• Clean restrooms, walls, windows, and fixtures.
• Submit supply requests to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by Director or Supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning operations

Floor care

Equipment handling

Tools

Floor scrubber

Buffer

Vacuum cleaner

Job description

Salary: $ per Hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8.5 Hours 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, 30 Minute Unpaid Lunch

Location: Willowcreek

Summary: The job of Daytime Custodian was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at the assigned building; ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations, and assisting in preparing for and maintaining facilities for classroom activities and building-level events.

Essential Functions Include the following plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the building custodial supervisor.

• Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors as needed to protect floor finish.


• Operate floor scrubber and buffer.


• Shampoo carpeting when assigned.


• Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways.


• Clean and vacuum carpeting in rooms.


• Empty wastebaskets and dispose of refuse in appropriate waste containers.


• Stock machines and/or towel dispensers


• Scrub and disinfect shower and locker rooms as assigned.


• Change incandescent and fluorescent bulbs.


• Clean chalkboards and erasers as assigned.


• Clean chairs and desktops in assigned area(s)


• Clean and scrub walls, water fountains, sinks, bowls, etc.


• Clean glass in windows both on the inside and outside as assigned.


• Clean snow, ice, and debris from all sidewalks and entrances to the building when assigned.


• Clean restroom areas as assigned.


• Clean heating and ventilating equipment as assigned.


• Move Furniture and/or equipment as assigned.


• Checks all building entrances/exits throughout the day to ensure that they secured.


• Performs lunchroom activities (e.g. set-up, clean-up, stacking chairs, wiping tables, hauling trash, dumping trash, mopping kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring students are fed and the lunchroom area is maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.


• Keep custodial storage area(s) clean, neat, and free of clutter and combustible materials.


• Close and lock all windows and doors in the assigned area of responsibility.


• Be responsible for the security of all school corporation keys issued.


• Submit a request for supplies to the appropriate supervisor.


• Other duties as assigned by Director or Supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands include, but are not limited to, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, lift objects weighing up to 50lbs and move objects weighing up to 100lbs using appropriate equipment.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is required to use the appropriate personal protection equipment when performing these tasks. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS: This position carries benefits for full-time custodial employees as described in the Employee Handbook.

DISCLAIMER: Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the District. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation. The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere to all PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as PTS District policies and guidelines but not limited to the civility policy.