Custodian/Groundskeeper

St. Labre Indian School; St. Xavier (MT); On-site; USD 19,988 - 26,973; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic education institution in Montana seeks a Custodian/Groundskeeper to maintain cleanliness and safety across facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, offices, and ensuring secure buildings. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and preferably some custodial experience. The role demands respect for all individuals and commitment to the mission of the institution. This is a nonexempt, full-time position with a salary range of $14.51 to $19.58 per hour.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience of one to six months related to custodial duties.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum classrooms, hallways, and office space.
• Empty trash and garbage containers.
• Dust and sanitize all surfaces.
• Ensure school buildings and grounds are secure.
• Shovel sidewalks during winter.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Demonstrate respect to all

Ability to serve as an appropriate role model to students

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy St. Charles Mission School

Job Description

Job Title: Custodian/Groundskeeper

Department: Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy

Reports To: School Principal

FLSA Status: Nonexempt – 12 month position

Salary Grade: 5B ($14.51-$17.04-$19.58)/hr.

Approved Date: 7/1/2022

SUMMARY

Keeps schools, gyms, offices, housing used for education, church, and work areas in clean, safe, and orderly condition by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. *Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and vacuums classrooms, hallways, gym, stairs and office space.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• Dusts, washes, and sanitizes cabinets, desks, etc.
• Fills paper towel and toilet paper dispensers.
• Dusts all shelves.
• Keeps all walls clean including bathroom stalls and mirrors. Washes all doors, both inside and outside and keeps entrance ways clean.
• Washes and disinfects all toilet bowls, sinks, and water fountains.
• Keeps all areas around light fixtures clean.
• Shovels sidewalks and steps on each building wing during the winter months.
• Keeps all custodial closets neat and clean.
• Keeps paper supplies, garbage supplies, and cleaning solutions locked at all times.
• Notifies supervisor concerning need for repairs or problems.
• Guards school buildings, grounds, and property against theft, vandalism, trespassing, and all illicit acts during shift and during sports events and other activities.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to assure they are secure.
• Maintains inventory of school supplies and assets.
• * May be asked to drive School bus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; and one to six months related experience and/or training preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations and with other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Demonstrate respect to all.
• Conduct work related tasks within assigned work area except for breaks.
• Must conduct work in quiet manner so as not to disturb classrooms.
• Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.
• Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.
• Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures.
• Ability to serve as an appropriate role model to students.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid MT driver's license required. CDL required if driving bus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, generally on cement floors; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

This position has no special vision requirements other than normal corrected vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic cleaning chemicals. The fumes can be a source of irritation, also prolonged contact with the skin can be a source of irritation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.