Custodian VI - PM Part-Time

OBERLIN CITY SCHOOLS; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

OBERLIN CITY SCHOOLS is seeking a Custodian VI for the PM shift (5 hours per day, 212 days per year) to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming school environment. You will perform cleaning, minor repairs, safety checks and routine duties with a focus on protecting students and staff while supporting facility operations.

Requirements include at least 18 years of age, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to learn required skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Health requirements must be met and a clear criminal record documented.
• Experience in custodial work or building maintenance preferred.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills required.
• Self-directed with the ability to learn required skills.
• Ability to read MSDS and follow safety guidelines.
• Available for emergencies and physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain general cleaning and building upkeep.
• Wash windows inside and out as needed; clean classrooms daily.
• Disinfect bathrooms and fixtures; keep floors clean and safe.
• Report damage or major repairs to Principal/Superintendent.
• Move furniture as required for activities; assist with minor repairs.
• Support plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure building security and fire safety during occupancy.
• Check exit doors and panic hardware daily; inspect boilers.
• Keep school grounds clean; manage waste and safety compliance.
• Assist with deliveries and organize supplies; document injuries.
• Attend in-service meetings as directed and adapt to assignments.

Skills

Age 18+

High school diploma

Health requirements

Clear criminal record

Custodial experience

Basic trades skills

Self-directed

MSDS literacy

Emergency response

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian VI - PM - 5 hrs/day x 212/days per year
$18.90 base rate
RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal and Superintendent
JOB GOALS: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.
Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent diploma. Post secondary training or experience in a trade is preferred.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Custodial or building maintenance experience.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills.
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
• Ability to read and comply with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Available to respond to building and/or service emergencies.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains the general cleaning and maintenance of the school building.
• Facilitates the washing of all windows, inside and outside, as needed.
• Cleans classrooms daily and dusts as needed.
• Clean and disinfects bathroom floors daily, cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans floors and stairways daily.
• Reports immediately to the Principal and/or Superintendent any damage to school property, and any major repairs needed.
• Moves furniture and equipment within buildings as required for various activities.
• Participates in necessary general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general mechanical areas.
• Assumes responsibility for the general security and the general fire safety of the building:
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors will open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Visually inspects and monitors all boilers and other major equipment. Report concerns/problems to the Principal and/or Superintendent.
• Generally supervises and maintains school grounds: keeps grounds free of rubbish.
• Complies with local law and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• Raises and lowers the United States flag daily when required.
• Maintains hazard free sidewalks and entry way.
• Takes initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
• Deals with unexpected situations (e.g. ill children, spills, broken glass).
• Follows approved safety procedures to clean up injuries involving chemicals, solvents, blood, body fluids and/or body tissues.
• Participates in occupational safety and health training programs as directed.
• Helps with receipt of deliveries.
• Organizes and stores supplies.
• Promptly documents all injuries that require medical attention.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• All Classified employees are encouraged to attend up to four (4) in-service or orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis.
• Able to change work assignment from school to school, when so designated by the supervisor.

Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designee according to Board approved evaluation instrument.
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