Custodian-Open until filled.

Sanders Unified School District; Sanders (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanders Unified School District is hiring for a custodian role in Sanders, Kentucky, focused on maintaining cleanliness and safety within school facilities. The position involves daily cleaning duties, ensuring operational safety, and assisting with maintenance tasks.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Arizona State Driver’s License, and experience in custodial work. This role plays a crucial part in creating a welcoming environment for students to learn and develop.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
• Two years of experience in custodial roles preferred.
• Knowledge of handling hazardous chemicals is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all exit doors operate properly during occupancy.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, toilets, and halls daily.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks and report major issues.

Skills

Valid Arizona State Driver’s License

Knowledge of custodial equipment

Ability to lift 60 lbs.

Communication skills

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or GED

1. Valid Arizona State Driver’s License required.
2. Two (2) years of successful experience in custodial/maintenance preferred.
3. Any specific skill mastery in custodial field.
4. Must have knowledge of custodial equipment, able to read product labels and to demonstrate handling of toxic and hazardous chemicals.
5. Requires good health; extensive walking, standing and bending, physical ability to lift 60 lbs., stoop, climb, reach and able to move classroom furniture.
6. Must be computer literate.
7. Must be reliable and dependable.
8. Ability to coordinate and direct subordinates effectively.
9. Ability to work harmoniously with administration, staff, and students.
10. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities, responsibility to have the school clean and well kept to provide an attractive environment in which to facilitate the educational community and processes.
11. Successful 90 days Probationary period.
12. A valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint card.

SUPERVISED BY

Maintenance Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve (12) months.

COMPENSATION

Hourly rate is to be determined by district pay scale and Board.

POSITION GOAL

To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
2. Raises the US flag at or before 8:00 am on each school day and lowers it at or before 5:00 pm.
3. Keeps all floors and corridors/hallways clean and in attractive condition during the day when their condition requires it and after school each day.
4. Scrubs/washes and disinfects toilets, floors daily and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
5. Responsible for the daily cleaning/sanitation of the school during the day for the students and provides supply for restrooms morning and mid-afternoon and cleans as needed.
6. Clean main entrance window, door and walls as needed.
7. Sweeps daily in classrooms/offices, special area rooms, locker rooms, dust furniture, cleans all chalkboards at least once a day or daily if necessary and other areas as assigned.
8. Keeps the grounds free of rubbish and cleans around the buildings, empties all trash receptacles daily.
9. Washes all windows both inside and outside at least twice each year or more frequently if necessary.
10. Performs such yard keeping chores as grass cutting, tree trimming and as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
11. Check all door exits in the evenings.
12. Keeps building and premises clean at all times by sweeping side walks, driveways, parking areas and stairway steps as appropriate, including shoveling snow.
13. Perform minor maintenance task, such as replacing lights and unclogging toilets and sinks.
14. Reports immediately to the principal any damage to school property and major repairs as needed.
15. Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non‑school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required by the principal.
16. Assumes responsibility for opening and closing of the building each school day and is responsible for building security before leaving at night, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights are turned off except those left on for safety reasons.
17. Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment on hand, and requisitions such needed replacements from the maintenance supervisor far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as it will not hinder the custodian in these duties.
18. Moves furniture or equipment within building as required for various activities and as directed by the principal.
19. Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
20. Knows fire safety of the building, location of fire extinguishers and their use.
21. Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, keeps up on repairs and reports major repairs/maintenance to Maintenance Supervisor.
22. To provide skilled support services to ensure the safe and efficient operation of school facilities.
23. Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team; dedication to provide the highest level of service to the district.
24. Participates in various district training sessions for the upgrading of custodial skills.
25. Operates school property and vehicle in a safe and responsible manner at all times; obeys all traffic signs on school campus.
26. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.