Custodian / Maintenance - Muskego High School

Muskego Norway Schools; Woodcrest Heights (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muskego-Norway School District is seeking a reliable custodian to perform a broad set of cleaning tasks and general maintenance under the lead custodian. You will dust, mop, disinfect bathrooms, wash walls/windows, and oversee waste disposal while assisting with setup for events and routine grounds upkeep.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to read and follow written instructions, and a commitment to ongoing training. Safety and professionalism are emphasized in daily duties.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Dusting high and low, dust mops and wet mops floors.
• Clean bathrooms, shower rooms and other rooms as assigned.
• Wash and clean walls and windows as necessary.
• Collect and discard waste; replenish supplies as needed.
• Scrub and wax floors under lead custodian guidance.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as instructed.
• Set up spaces as directed by the lead custodian.
• Perform seasonal grounds maintenance (grass, snow, ice).
• Perform boiler and air conditioning checks; log conditions.
• Lock and secure all School District property and buildings.
• Notify lead custodian of mechanical defects or unsafe conditions.
• Attend appropriate in-service training and adhere to safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Dependable

Professional appearance

Ability to read and interpret reports

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Work orders

Phones

Integration software

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.

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.
• Replenish 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 the 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements of Essential Functions:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience in custodial or buildings/grounds work preferred.
3. Working knowledge of basic custodial equipment and supplies.
4. Ability to get along with and communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, teaching staff, students, administrators, vendors and supervisors.
5. Dependable work record and positive work attitude.
6. Aptitude to utilize district technology. (Including Microsoft, Email, work-orders, phones, integration software).
7. Professional appearance.
8. Willingness to complete on-going training.
9. 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.
10. Must be capable of continuously standing, walking, stair climbing, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms.
11. 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.
12. 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.