Part Time Custodian

Sylvania; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Ravenna, OH seeks a Custodian to support the Maintenance/Building & Grounds team. Duties include cleaning offices and classrooms, hauling supplies, and preparing areas for events. The role requires basic math, reading/writing, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work involves inside cleaning, floor care, and some outside duties such as mowing or snow removal as assigned by the Head Custodian and Principal.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general building and grounds maintenance.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematics.
• Observe high standards of work ethic and attendance.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Empty waste baskets and transport waste to dumpster.
• Sweep, mop and buff floors in offices, classrooms, service rooms and restrooms.
• Help unload supplies and equipment; store in assigned areas.
• Answer trouble calls from office, teachers, cooks and students.
• Ready areas for special events, e.g. athletic events and concerts.
• Assist cooks in the kitchen with lifting heavy boxes and equipment.
• Clean the carpet and perform outside work such as mowing and snow removal.
• Perform other duties as required by the Principal, Head Custodian or Superintendent.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance tasks

Reading/Writing

Mathematics

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Mops and brooms

Floor scrubbers and buffers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: CUSTODIAN

Department: Maintenance/Building & Grounds Work Period: As per OAPSE Master Agreement

Reports to: Head Custodian Pay Period: Bi -Weekly

Building Principal

Hours: As per seasonal needs of theDistrict

Supervises: Student Help

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Empty waste baskets, transport waste to dumpster
• Sweep, mop and buff floors of offices, classrooms, service rooms and restrooms
• Help unload supplies and equipment when delivered, store in assigned areas
• Answer trouble calls from office, teachers, cooks and students
• Ready areas for special events, i.e. athletic events, concerts, meetings, etc.
• Assist cooks in kitchen lifting heavy boxes and equipment
• Clean the carpet
• Perform such outside work as mowing and trimming lawns and fields as assigned by the Head Custodian
• Remove snow from sidewalks
• Do yard work
• Perform any other duties as required by the Principal. Director of Business and/or Superintendent

More detailed job description on file in the custodial office

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Custodian will be responsible for:

• The cleanliness and safety of assigned areas
• The care of cleaning tools and materials, and the economical use of soaps, detergents, waxes and other cleaning supplies
• The painting, cleaning, setting up of chairs, and other normal maintenance duties

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Custodian must:

• Know how to use common cleaning devices such as mops, brooms, floor scrubbing and buffing machines and vacuum sweepers
• Be familiar with the physical arrangements of the building
• Be adaptable to perform routing tasks, accept orders from several persons and work under conditions of frequent interruption
• Have knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment used for ice and snow removal
• Exercise tact and good judgement to maintain good employee relationships
• Have knowledge of carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and concrete work to be able to participate efficiently in the summer maintenance program
• Have basic understanding of asbestos/energy management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in general building and grounds maintenance
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Be able to read/write and succeed at basic mathematics
• Observe high standards of work ethic and attendance at work
• Maintain the high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality as is expected of persons employed in positions of this responsibility.
• Be prompt, courteous and tactful in daily contact with teachers, students and the public.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all Board Policies.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.