Part-Time Custodian

Diocese of Harrisburg; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

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Benefits Offered

Job summary

Diocese of Harrisburg in Hummelstown, PA seeks a part-time School Custodian for St. Joan of Arc School. The role covers cleaning classrooms, offices, bathrooms, gym, kitchen, floors and windows with some light preventative maintenance.

Hours are 11am–3pm, 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. A PA driver's license and background check are required; experience with floor care is a plus. Benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial cleaning and safety practices.
• Valid PA Driver's License and ability to pass a background check.
• CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen Training preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans school facilities including classrooms, offices, restrooms, gym, and cafeteria areas.
• Performs preventative maintenance and basic repairs as needed.
• Maintains supplies and equipment for cleaning operations and safety.
• Prepares facilities for daily operations and events.
• Ensures security of facilities and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Cleaning procedures

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbers

Buffers

Job description

Payroll Grade: $16 an hour FLSA Status: Non-exempt

• 20 hours per week (Monday through Friday). Occasional weekend work. Benefits Offered
• Valid PA Driver's License and passing a background check for working with youth are necessary

Job Description

School Custodian

Part-Time

City & State: Hummelstown, PA

School: St. Joan of Arc School

Payroll Grade: $16 an hour FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Nature of Position: Part-time custodian; cleaning duties include classrooms, offices, bathrooms, gym, kitchen, floors, windows, and trash disposal. Preventative maintenance, light repairs, and basic troubleshooting will be necessary. Other tasks as assigned. Experience with stripping and waxing floors is a plus. The position requires varying degrees of physical exertion, including lifting (at least 50 lbs.), stretching, bending, climbing stairs, and operating cleaning equipment. Must be able to work independently and follow written instructions.

• 20 hours per week (Monday through Friday). Occasional weekend work. Benefits Offered
• Hours 11am-3pm
• Valid PA Driver's License and passing a background check for working with youth are necessary

Contact Michelle at [e-mail]

Reports to: Director of Grounds and Maintenance

Supervises: None

Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Any or all of the following duties may be assigned;

• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and special events.
• Cleans school facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, restrooms, lunch rooms, halls, carpets, removes graffiti, windows, walls, gyms, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, sidewalks, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment at the school.
• Completes employer-required training for the purpose of maintaining current knowledge regarding specific job and/or diocesan, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and laws.
• Distributes supplies, equipment and/or mail (e.g. fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, packages, furniture, TV/VCR carts, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties and/or locations.
• Executes minor repairs (e.g., assembles furniture, changing ballast, plumbing, locks, windows, ceiling tiles, filters, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Informs students, staff, and visitors for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety, and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
• Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying/reporting necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g., cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Oversees students assigned to cafeteria or other duties for the purpose of ensuring students receive appropriate instruction, direction, and oversight while volunteering and/or assigned to cafeteria detail.
• Prepares facility for daily operations (depending on shift) (e.g., opening gates, raising flags, unlocking doors, removing snow, crossing signs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Provides assistance to others to schedule the facilities for the purpose of ensuring facility usage is accurately scheduled and providing assistance and information to those requesting use of facilities.
• Helps respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning physical and educational environment.
• Secures facilities and grounds (depending on shift) (e.g., lock doors, turn off lights, set alarms, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability to the district
• Attends in-service training (e.g., instruction on blood-borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
• Services job-related machinery/equipment (e.g., adjusting, cleaning, and oiling vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, buffers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining equipment in good working condition. Also changes brushes, pads, rollers, etc. on equipment.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Works under direct supervision using standardized routines.
• Provides information and/or advises others and operates within a defined budget.
• Utilizes some resources from other work units as required to perform the job's functions.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance, including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; and safety practices and procedures.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; and working as part of a team. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting up to 30 pounds unassisted for the purpose of lifting equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks; occasionally may need to lift up to 50lbs, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing using ladders and/or scaffolding for cleaning, changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 90% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Educational Requirements

• Job-related experience is desired, and less than high school GED acceptable.
• Valid PA Driver's License required and Evidence of Insurability
• CPR/First Aid Certificate, Bloodborne Pathogen Training