Night Custodian

Unalaska City School District; Valdez (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement with Superintendent pre-approval

Job summary

Unalaska City School District is seeking a full-time Night Custodian for Hermon Hutchens Elementary School in Valdez, Alaska. This position involves providing custodial support, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a safe environment for students.

The role includes various indoor and outdoor responsibilities, working in different weather conditions. Candidates must have a high school diploma and knowledge of Microsoft programs, with preferred experience as a custodian. The position offers benefits and operates Monday through Friday for 260 days a year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft programs.
• Two years of successful experience as a custodian is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial support for the assigned building.
• Perform yard-keeping chores and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure safety of students and staff by inspecting facilities.
• Assist maintenance personnel and report major repairs.

Skills

Ability to use computer technology

Ability to use custodial equipment

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of safety hazards and cleaning solutions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valdez City Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of a full‑time, year‑round Night Custodian at Hermon Hutchens Elementary School. This position is open until filled.

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the Building Principal and Facilities Director, this position provides custodial support for the assigned building in order to give students a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient learning environment. In addition to keeping the building neat and clean, the custodian performs a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks to ensure efficient building operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Keep the assigned building, premises, sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times. Inspect playground equipment for safety and needed repairs.
2. Perform yard‑keeping chores such as grass cutting, trimming, and fertilizing; help maintain mowers and other lawn equipment.
3. Keep the campus free from rubbish and empty outside trash containers as needed in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and procedures for trash, rubbish, and waste disposal.
4. Shovel, plow, chip ice, and sand walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate.
5. Wash all windows on the outside of the assigned building when necessary.
6. Raise the U.S. and Alaska flags at or before 8 a.m. on each school day.
7. Check daily to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic hardware works properly during hours of occupancy.
8. Assume responsibility for opening the building each school day and for ensuring all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off before leaving.
9. Perform the daily set‑up and clean‑up of the cafeteria.
10. Keep all floors clean and attractive and in good condition.
11. Perform assigned work orders for maintenance and custodial tasks, and assist maintenance personnel.
12. Report needed major repairs or damage promptly to the Building Principal and Facilities Director.
13. Move furniture and equipment within buildings as required for activities and as directed by the principal.
14. Deliver interoffice mail and building freight.
15. Replenish towel, tissue, and soap dispensers as needed.
16. Check interior lights and change light bulbs.
17. Perform incidental record‑keeping and clerical tasks as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to use computer technology.
• Ability to use custodial equipment.
• Aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to relate positively and cooperatively with students, other District employees, and school patrons.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position may assist in the supervision of student interns.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job operates indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and routinely uses a variety of cleaning equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Consistently lift 70 pounds with assistance; lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, crouch, reach overhead, handle, speak, hear conversations, and maintain visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full‑time position with benefits. Days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours/day. The position operates for 260 days out of the year. Salary grade: C. See attached Class Salary Schedule.

TRAVEL

Some travel may be expected.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of Microsoft programs.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two years of successful experience as a custodian.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must present/pass a valid criminal background check upon hire.

EEO STATEMENT

Valdez City School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy prevails in all matters concerning staff, students, the public, educational facilities, programs, services, and activities, and with whom the district does business.

BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement with Superintendent pre‑approval.

Pay Scale is attached.

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt.