Full time custodian (2nd shift)

Ralston Middle School; Ralston (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralston Middle School in Ralston, Nebraska, is seeking a Full-Time custodian for the 2nd shift. Under supervision, you will perform general cleaning and ground maintenance, secure the building, and support students and staff with a safe environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and custodial safety training after hire. Candidates should be able to operate cleaning equipment, assist with events, and work with a team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of custodial safety program is expected after date of hire.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and chemical safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check and secure building at start/end of shift for safety and cleanliness.
• Clean rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, and other areas per district standards.
• Sweep, mop, buff, strip, and wax floors; clean rugs and blinds; wash walls and windows.
• Move furniture and equipment for events; deliver supplies to classrooms and offices.
• Assist with snow removal and apply ice-melting chemicals as needed.
• Perform grounds-keeping duties and assist with maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Safe use of cleaning equipment

Follow work orders

Math unit conversion

Communication (verbal/written)

Cooperation with staff

Minor repairs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Custodial safety program certification

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Buffers

Waxing machines

Hand trucks

Ladders

Job description

Full time custodian (2nd shift)

Ralston School District 54 Ralston Middle School - Ralston, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ralston Public Schools

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Buildings and Grounds, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary.

Essential Functions:

The following description is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not meant to be an inclusive list of every task or responsibility.

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash, and assists in recycling program.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Maintains a regular and predictable attendance history while employed by the district.
• Performs other related tasks assigned by the employee’s supervisor.

Equipment:

• Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning and waxing machines, snow blowers, shovels, and hand tools.
• Wears appropriate safety gear.
• Must comply with the school district’s policies and procedures regarding the safe use of chemicals.

Travel Requirements:

• Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and the central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and chemical safety.
• Knowledge of the safe use of cleaning equipment such as buffers and floor scrubbers.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to use brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and other cleaning equipment.
• Ability to maintain and perform minor repairs to toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, and drains.
• Ability to maintain and perform minor repairs to light fixtures and other electrical components.
• Ability to maintain and perform minor repairs to windows, walls, woodwork, paint, and furniture.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in a standard office and school building environment.
• Ability to pull bleachers and lift and move chairs, tables, cabinets, and desks.
• Ability and strength to raise and move an object weighing up to 40 pounds at least to chest height.
• Ability to use hand jacks, hand trucks, and dollies.
• Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.
• Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, and contaminated trash.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Occasional strenuous physical work.
• For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position, please see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements.

Qualification Profile:

• Certification: Successful completionof the district's custodial safety program after date of hire.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Successful prior experience in building cleaning and maintenance preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.50 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Ryan Pivonka , Director of Human Resources
• Ralston District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]