School Facilities Custodian & Grounds Keeper

Unalaska City School District; Nightmute (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Unalaska City School District in Alaska is seeking a custodian to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment. This role involves building upkeep, light maintenance, and ensuring secure facilities during and after school hours.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, good physical condition, and the ability to work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan setting; a valid Alaska driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Ability to carry out the duties described below.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license preferred; must be insurable under the District’s regular automobile insurance policy.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.

Responsibilities

• Keeps buildings and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walkways and steps as needed.
• Checks daily to ensure all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during occupancy.
• Raises the United States flag at or before 8 a.m. on each school day, and lowers it at or after 3:30 p.m.
• Sweeps classrooms, dusts furniture, and cleans chalk boards daily.
• Cleans restrooms and locker rooms and disinfects sanitary fixtures daily.
• Cleans halls after school and during the day if required.
• Washes windows inside and out at least once a year.
• Keeps grounds free of rubbish and maintains safety and attractiveness.
• Keeps floors clean and in good condition.
• Makes minor building repairs and reports needed repairs promptly.
• Reports damage to school property immediately.
• Remains on school premises during school hours and as required by Site Administrator.
• Opens and closes the building daily and ensures doors/windows are secured.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and requisitions replacements timely.
• Moves furniture or equipment as directed for activities.
• Complies with local laws for storage and disposal of trash.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good physical condition

Cross-cultural rural Alaska adaptation

Alaska driver’s license preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Unalaska City School District in Alaska is seeking a custodian to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment. This role involves building upkeep, light maintenance, and ensuring secure facilities during and after school hours.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, good physical condition, and the ability to work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan setting; a valid Alaska driver's license is preferred.