Custodian - Otisfield Community School

Servingschools; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

80% employer premium health coverage (

15 paid sick days

403(b) retirement plan eligibility

Job summary

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking a Head Custodian for Otisfield Community School. This full-time, year-round position offers an hourly rate from $21.59 to $24.99, dependent on experience.

The Head Custodian will oversee cleaning, maintenance, safety protocols, and supervision of custodial staff to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Experience using cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, scrubbers).
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to use computer.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning duties: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming floors.
• Empty trash and recycling; sanitize restrooms and supplies.
• Dust furniture, walls, and equipment; clean windows and fixtures.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively; mix cleaning solutions.
• Manage inventory and order cleaning supplies; support repairs when needed.
• Supervise custodial staff and conduct annual reviews; train new hires.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Cleaning equipment

Chemical handling

Safety rules

Communication

Computer literacy

Job description

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of

Head Custodian for Otisfield Community School

Terms of Employment

Full Time year round position - Hourly rate from $21.59 - $24.99 per hour dependent on experience.

This position is under the Oxford Hills Educational Support Personnel Association which can be viewed here.

MSAD #17 offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer (with up to 100% if both spouses work in the district); dental, vision, Group Life Insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; 403(b) retirement plan eligibility; 15 paid sick days per year.

Maine Department of Education background check and fingerprinting are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Experience using cleaning equipment, including but not limited to vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and scrubbers
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Communication skills ( written and oral)
• Ability to use computer

Reports To:

Facilities Director, Assistant Facilities Director, and School Principal

Job Summary

The Head Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within Oxford Hills School District facilities. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with the ability to perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks, operate cleaning equipment, and handle cleaning chemicals safely. The Head Custodian supports the District's mission by ensuring that all facilities are conducive to a positive learning and working environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Maintenance:
  • Performs routine and heavy cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming floors.
  • Gathers and empties trash and recycling.
  • Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
  • Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
  • Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions.
  • Cleans fixtures and furniture.
  • Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
  • Performs routine maintenance activities.
• Equipment and Supplies:
  • Operates cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and floor buffers, safely and effectively.
  • Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals according to instructions and safety guidelines.
  • Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage.
  • Manages inventory of cleaning supplies and does ordering of needed supplies.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Checks for and reports unsafe conditions in assigned areas/buildings.
  • Follows District procedures and regulations for maintaining a safe and efficient school environment.
  • Adheres to occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Support and Assistance:
  • Supports the District's mission and goals.
  • Assists in requisitioning cleaning equipment and supplies.
  • Assists in requesting repairs.
  • Removes snow and ice from walkways around the building and anywhere else as assigned by Assistant Facilities Director, or Facilities Director.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Facilities Director, or Facilities Director.
  • Supervise custodial staff and perform annual reviews
  • Train all new hires
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist for extended periods.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions for long periods.
  • Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

Expectations Of Oxford Hills School District Staff

As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

• Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
• Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
• Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

• Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a \"new basics\" for learning across all grade levels;
• Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
• Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
• Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.