Custodian / Maintenance - District Wide

Muskego-Norway School District; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muskego-Norway School District is seeking a dependable custodian to perform a wide variety of cleaning tasks and basic maintenance under the lead custodian's direction. Responsibilities include dusting, restroom cleaning, floor care, waste disposal, and setting up rooms.

The role requires good communication with staff, adherence to safety policies, ability to lift up to 80 pounds, and willingness to participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in custodial or buildings/grounds work preferred.
• Able to read and interpret reports or documents as needed.
• Willingness to complete ongoing training and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• High and low dusting; mop floors and clean bathrooms.
• Disinfect bathrooms, wash walls and windows as needed.
• Collect and discard waste; schedule maintenance tasks with lead custodian.
• Replenish paper towels, soap, toilet tissue; set up rooms as directed.
• Perform seasonal grounds maintenance and basic equipment checks.
• Notify lead custodian of defects or unsafe conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Performs a wide variety of scheduled and non-scheduled cleaning tasks. These tasks are accomplished by following written or oral instructions as received from the lead custodian. Performs general maintenance as directed.

Description

Performs a wide variety of scheduled and non-scheduled cleaning tasks. These tasks are accomplished by following written or oral instructions as received from the lead custodian. Performs general maintenance as directed.

Note other duties may be assigned: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include

• High and low dusting as needed - dust mops and wet mops floors.
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, shower rooms, and other rooms as assigned.
• Washes and cleans walls and windows as necessary.
• Collects and discards waste, in designated areas.
• Scrubs and waxes floors under the direction of the lead custodian.
• Performs general maintenance* as instructed.
• Replenishes paper towels, hand soap, toilet tissue as necessary.
• Performs set up's as directed by the lead custodian.
• Performs seasonal maintenance to the grounds (i.e. grass, snow, ice).
• Performs boiler and air conditioning checks. Logs conditions as directed.
• Locks and secures all School District property and buildings.
• After appropriate training, performs building checks and pool readings as directed.
• In conjunction with other custodial personnel, performs tasks requiring more than one person.
• Notifies lead custodian of any mechanical defects or unsafe conditions.
• Attends appropriate in-service training as directed by supervisor.
• Obeys and adheres to all work and safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Definition of general maintenance shall be defined as routine repairs to school buildings and equipment. Examples of maintenance shall include but not limited to the following:

Troubleshooting mechanical and equipment issues, Light bulb changing, Ballast replacement, receptacle replacement, clock/speaker repairs, changing belts, use of hand operated drain cleaning tools, cleaning and changing any filters on machines or HVAC equipment, lubricating/grease equipment, installing fixtures, repairing furniture, painting/caulking/tuckpointing, repairing signage, installation of seed/sod and landscaping, cutting and installing ceiling tiles and grid, installing flooring.

QUALIFICAITONS

Requirements Of Essential Functions

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in custodial or buildings/grounds work preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic custodial equipment and supplies.
• Ability to get along with and communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, teaching staff, students, administrators, vendors and supervisors.
• Dependable work record and positive work attitude.
• Aptitude to utilize district technology. (Including Microsoft, Email, work-orders, phones, integration software).
• Professional appearance.
• Willingness to complete on-going training.
• Ability to read and interpret reports and calendars, comprehend and interpret documents or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete the tasks assigned.
• Must be capable of continuously standing, walking, stair climbing, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms.
• Must be capable of frequent bending, stooping, pushing or pulling heavy objects, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Must be capable of working at heights over 30 feet.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders, driving a light truck or operating equipment such as scrubbers, buffers, lifts, lawn mowers, pressure washers, vacuums, all terrain vehicles, snow plows and salters, snow blowers, air compressors, power tools, hand tools and properly handling cleaning chemicals.

The Muskego-Norway School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. Additionally, the Muskego-Norway School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and that the school district is required by Title IX and Part 106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. This extends to student admissions (as applicable) and employment. All inquiries about the application of Title IX and Part 106 to the school district may be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinators (Courtney Arntzen and Julie Kelly), to the Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education or both.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. As a condition of initial and continued employment, the employee shall be a positive role model for students.

The Muskego Norway School District Board is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Muskego Norway School District will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Courtney Arntzen and/or Julie Kelly.