Maintenance/Custodian III

Sylvania; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is seeking a full-time facilities position to maintain safe, clean learning environments across district locations. You will perform custodial and maintenance tasks, manage doors, respond to work orders, and support building systems with trades as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid MI driver's license, and experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in plant operation, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
• Proficient with preventive maintenance practices.
• Must pass background check and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and custodial tasks to maintain safe, clean learning environments.
• Maintains a secure and orderly building, including opening/closing routines.
• Advises on repair needs and assists trades for building systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and logs records as required.
• Operates a cargo van to perform duties at district locations.

Skills

Attention to safety

Reading instructions

Customer service mindset

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Work-order software

Email systems

PC/MAC literacy

Job description

ESTIMATED START IS JANUARY 2027

THE WISD'S MISSION

is to educate, serve, and advocate with students, families, schools and the community. We disrupt racial inequities, build just educational systems, and expand access for all learners. We value human potential while striving to support current and future generations of Washtenaw County to enrich as many lives as we possibly can.

THE WISD’S VISION

is to be a leader in empowering, facilitating, and delivering high-quality, boundary-spanning, educational system that educates all children through an equitable, inclusive, and holistic approach.

SUMMARY

Works with staff, guests, students, and WISD administrators to provide a safe, well-maintained, and clean environment to enhance positive learning and work experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to examine how his/her/their position (directly or indirectly) impacts educational inequities in student achievement outcomes.
• Engages in reflection and ongoing learning and development on critical concepts and terms identified in the Washtenaw ISD Educational Equity Policy including concepts such as cultural proficiency, racial equity, and systemic and structural inequities.
• Performs maintenance and custodial tasks on the interior and exterior of facilities necessary to maintain a safe and clean atmosphere in a cooperative and customer-friendly manner.
• Maintains a secure educational and work environment, including locking and unlocking doors.
• Responsible for disarming and/or arming building while performing opening and/or closing routines.
• Advises supervisor of repair and maintenance action required for building operation and equipment functionality.
• Carries out preventative maintenance duties as directed, independently, as well as assists trades in maintaining building equipment.
• Maintains preventative maintenance logs and paperwork as well as other records as required.
• Performs maintenance of electrical systems and performs replacement work as necessary such as replacing bulbs and ballasts, outlets, switches and breakers.
• Performs plumbing maintenance including replacement work such as rebuilding Sloan valves, replacing fixtures and snaking toilets.
• Performs maintenance of the HVAC systems including replacement work as necessary such as changing belts, filters and cleaning coils.
• Performs minor carpentry repairs including drywall, paint, cabinetry, etc.
• Responds to work orders in a timely manner and prioritizes the workload as required.
• Replaces like-shift custodians in their absence.
• Utilizes technology – including the electronic work order system and email to support the functions of the District.
• Operates cargo van on a regular basis to perform duties at a variety of District locations.
• Maintains regular, predictable attendance.
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in plant operation, maintenance, heating and ventilation, building repair, cleaning methods and procedures.
• Commitment to a continuous program of self-development - preferred.
• Proficient in the operation, preventative maintenance, and minor repair of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, security, and pool operations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess valid Michigan driver's license with an acceptable driving record (as determined by the District).
• Must pass fingerprint based state and federal criminal background check - required.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Aquatic Facility Operator certificate within the first 180 days of employment - required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Demonstrates ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Demonstrates ability to write correspondence and ability to effectively present information.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate with administrators and staff to provide efficient and effective daily building, mechanical/custodial support.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Demonstrates ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
• Demonstrates ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrates technical knowledge of building/plant operations.
• Demonstrates ability to integrate technology into the everyday workflow as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communication mechanisms.
• Demonstrates ability to use email systems and Work-Order software.
• Demonstrates ability to read building prints and schematic drawings.

REASONING ABILITY

• Demonstrates ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Demonstrates ability to be responsible for the uninterrupted and comfortable operation of the WISD, ensuring that standards of safety, security, and overall facility maintenance are met.
• Demonstrates ability to be responsible for carrying out tasks required to maintain and operate the buildings, with and without close supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to begin, and carry through to completion, requests and work assignments in a pleasant, efficient manner.
• Demonstrates ability to listen, comprehend and retain information and instructions.
• Demonstrates ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively and efficiently with all staff, students, administrators, and guests/patrons of the WISD.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out responsibilities in a manner that promotes excellent customer service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; climb or use ladders while performing tasks; regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds or more; and may be required to work in a variety of weather conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with other staff. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The WISD retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment. This position description is not a contract for employment.

The WISD is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

TERMS

Position subject to terms, conditions and calendar of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and Unit III MFT Local 3760 Starting hourly rate (dependent upon experience) $24.29 - $27.88.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is a drug-free workplace.

It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion or handicap in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, executive order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent state and federal regulations.