Custodian- Evening

Tooele County School District; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tooele County School District is seeking a Full time Custodian to perform daily custodial tasks and maintain a clean, safe school facility for students and staff. You will support cleaning, supplies delivery, and safety communications under supervision of the principal and head custodian.

Responsibilities include inspecting facilities, maintaining HVAC and lighting upkeep, and coordinating with vendors. Evening hours and a 12-month schedule are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous custodial experience is a plus.
• Utah Driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned school facilities to maintain a sanitary, safe environment.
• Delivers supplies and materials as needed.
• Inspects facilities and reports repairs or safety concerns.
• Maintains preventative maintenance for HVAC equipment and lighting.
• Assists with event setup and translates safety information to staff and students.

Skills

English fluency

Reading and writing

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor cleaning machines

Vacuum cleaners

Mops and brooms

Power mower

Job description

Full time Custodian
Position Function
Under direct supervision of the School Principal and Head Custodian, provides responsible daily custodial operations, maintains a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; minimizes property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensures that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe work environment.
• Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties.
• Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, including air filter changes, fan motors and belts, light bulbs, etc.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
• Checks buildings and grounds to ensure that they are properly cleaned.
• Ensures shrubs, lawns and flower beds are trimmed clean and safe.
• Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
• Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.
• Solicits price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment and assists with soliciting of price proposals from outside contractors.
• Knowledge of responds to system failures, location shut off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric.
• Attends in-service training (e.g. blood born pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.

Additional Duties
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
• Use of personal computer.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Work Schedules
Must work standard assigned schedule and overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Work Environment

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Previous successful experience in custodial work a plus.
• Utah Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Contract:

Full time, 12 month employee, Evening hours

Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule

Benefit Eligible at a classified, full time rate

12 sick leave days and 10 annual leave days per fiscal year