Custodian - Fortis

Open Sky Education; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Sky Education in Port Washington, Wisconsin, is seeking a Custodian. The role involves cleaning school facilities, including floors, restrooms, and windows. A high school diploma and custodial experience are preferred.

The ideal candidate must possess the ability to follow instructions, maintain safety standards, and work efficiently in a school setting. This is a vital role in ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• One year of custodial experience is preferred.
• Must meet all physical demands of the position.
• Experience in a school setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, stairways, and hallways.
• Scrub and disinfect toilets and washroom fixtures.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.

Skills

Cleans and maintains facilities

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Ability to follow instructions

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian

Essential Responsibilities

• Cleans, sweeps, mops and scrub floors, stairways and hallways; dusts and cleans furniture, equipment, fixtures, window sills, interior window railings, chalk rails and blackboards; polishes hardware; gathers and removes waste from building.
• Scrubs and disinfects toilets, wash bowls, urinals and washroom fixtures, and replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Move and arrange furniture; replaces fluorescent light bulbs, clean fixtures, receive supplies and transport store in proper location.
• Dispose of trash in and around the school and surrounding area.
• Clean main entrance windows inside and out.
• Operate and maintain equipment including but not limited to scrubbing machine, wet/dry vacuum, and blowers.
• Have knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment ordinarily used in cleaning school buildings.
• Knowledge of floor care and ventilating equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other custodial personnel, faculty, students and the public.
• Conduct all business in accordance with Open Sky policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, etc.
• Practices preventative maintenance, safety and maintains awareness of proper safety conditions.
• Constantly observes the condition of school property and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct all unsafe conditions.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies as needed
• Work collaboratively with the regional facilities and notify them in timely manner of any maintenance needs
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the School Operations Manager/ Regional School Operations Manager, or Director of Operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of one year of custodial experience
• Meet all physical demands of the position
• Ability to learn routine repetitive tasks quickly.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work quickly and efficiently
• Experience working in a school setting strongly preferred
• Willingness to accept, implement, and grow from constructive feedback