High School Custodian - 4 days/week, 10 hours/day

Spring Lake Park; Spring Lake Park (MN); On-site; USD 30,100 - 37,332; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Sick leave

Vacation

Job summary

Spring Lake Park is seeking an Evening Custodian for duties including general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds. The role requires working Thursday to Sunday, from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and preferably experience in building maintenance.

The position offers a pay rate ranging from $21.85 to $27.10 per hour, with additional benefits including medical and dental coverage, sick leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
• Ability to pass pre-work physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the building at the beginning and end of shift.
• Perform grounds-keeping duties and assist with supplies delivery.

Skills

Ability to follow work orders

Cooperative communication

Mathematical skills

Ability to work in inclement weather

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Power tools

Job description

Evening Custodian Openings

Hours: 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM; Days of the Week: Thursday-Sunday.

Location: Spring Lake Park High School Primary; also responsible for opening and closing Park Terrace Elementary and Woodcrest Elementary on Saturday and Sunday.

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, and Director of Human Resources, 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. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Ability to pass pre-work physical.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Wage and Benefit Information

Group: Custodians

Position: Night Custodian

Rate of Pay: $21.85-27.10/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Sick Leave, Vacation, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA

Other: Night Differential +$0.65/hr. Additional differentials for Boiler license, Low Voltage Certification, Longevity

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.