Custodian Part Time - 260 days (Day Shift)

Perry Township Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Part time

Job summary

Perry Township Schools is seeking a dedicated Custodian Part Time to support school operations on a 260-day calendar with a day shift. The role offers a $15.75 per hour rate and involves routine cleaning, light maintenance, and on-call availability to meet school needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong cleaning knowledge, good reading and communication skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a safe, respectful environment for students and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to read and understand measurements.
• Ability to communicate to diverse groups.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be neat and clean in appearance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties in all areas of the building.
• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention.
• Clean light fixtures and change bulbs & lamps.
• Anticipate supply needs and report them to the Head Custodian.
• Maintain custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assist maintenance personnel when directed.
• Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator.
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Read and write

Reading measurements

Communicate with diverse groups

Interpersonal skills

Neat and clean appearance

Maintain confidentiality

Meet physical demands

Education

Ability to read and write

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Custodian Part Time - 260 Days (Day Shift)

Position Purpose

Performs custodial support for school activities. Custodians will strive to provide a clean, healthful and pleasant environment for students, staff and school patrons.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for routine custodial duties in all areas of the building
• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention
• Responsible for cleaning light fixtures and changing bulbs & lamps
• Responsible for anticipating supply needs and reporting them to the Head Custodian
• Responsible for maintaining custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition
• Responsible for providing assistance to maintenance personnel when directed
• Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials
• Promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination
• Demonstrate a commitment to work
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate good judgment and common sense
• Available to work additional hours and/or be on call as required to meet the needs of the position
• Maintain a professional attitude and a positive relationship with stakeholders at all times
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, dust, odors, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, freezing wet and/or humid conditions, wet/slippery surfaces, risk of shock, vibration and varying levels of noise /sound.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners
• Operate equipment and machinery in a fashion to provide a safe environment
• Responsible for maintaining assigned custodial equipment in clean, operationally ready condition and reporting any repairs needed to the Head Custodian

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour

Work Schedule

5.5 hours per day

260 days a year

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to read and understand measurements.
• Ability to communicate to diverse groups.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be neat and clean in appearance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%.

Physical Requirement

Percentage of TimeAbility to stand for extended periods of time. Very FrequentAbility to lift 25 pounds. OccasionalAbility to carry 25 pounds. OftenAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. OftenAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. OccasionalAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. OftenAbility to operate job-related equipment. OftenAbility to reach in all directions. Often

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• Ability to read and writer

Experience

• Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt