Second Shift Custodian- Seaford Middle School

Seaford School District; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaford School District in Seaford, DE is seeking a Custodian (Second Shift) to maintain and clean school facilities, ensuring a safe, orderly environment for learning. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, snow removal, basic repairs, and securing buildings at opening/closing.

Requires physical ability, valid driver's license, and ability to follow written and oral instructions. The role emphasizes reliability, independence, and strong interpersonal skills when working with students and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reading, writing, and basic mathematics ability.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent work history.
• Aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Trustworthy, honest, and dependable.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with students and adults.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Neat and clean personal appearance.

Responsibilities

• Takes orders and follows them through until completed.
• Keeps building and premises neat, clean, and operable at all times.
• Performs snow removal duties (shoveling, plowing, salt, sand) as needed.
• Present for emergencies such as ice/snow storms and other inclement weather.
• Check fire doors for proper operation during building use.
• Assist in maintaining heating and cooling conditions per energy standards.
• Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture.
• Clean corridors after school and as needed.
• Disinfect washrooms daily and clean fixtures and drinking fountains.
• Wash windows inside and outside at least twice a year.
• Keep floors clean and well-preserved; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Report needed repairs to chief custodian promptly.

Skills

Reading and writing skills

Basic math skills

Aptitude and competence

Oral and written instruction

Lifting 50 lbs

Excellent work history

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Neat appearance

Valid driver's license

Trustworthiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Replaces light bulbs.

Custodian (Second Shift)

REPORTS TO:

School Building Chief

JOB GOAL:

To perform maintenance and housecleaning jobs in and around the assigned buildings and grounds to insure that full educational use of the building/areas may be made at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and do simple mathematics
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent work history
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to physically lift up to at least 50 pounds
• Demonstrated trustworthiness, honesty, and dependability
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision
• Demonstrated attitude of congeniality with strong interpersonal skills in dealing with students and adults
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule
• Neat and clean personal and professional appearance on the job

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes orders and follows them through until completed
• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and instructional areas neat, clean, and operable at all times
• Performs snow removal duties such as shoveling or plowing snow, spreading salt or ice remover, sanding walks, driveways, parking areas, steps, and other areas as needed
• Required to be present if and when emergencies arise such as ice/snow storms, other inclement weather, etc.
• Checks daily to ensure that all fire doors are working properly during the time of building utilization
• Assists in maintaining proper heating and cooling conditions in compliance with energy management standards
• Sweeps assigned classrooms daily and dusts furniture
• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires cleaning
• As assigned, scrubs and disinfects washroom floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily
• As assigned, washes windows on both inside and outside at least twice a year
• Keeps the building and grounds free of rubbish
• Performs such yard keeping chores as grass cutting, tree and shrubbery trimming, and the like as necessary to maintain the school and respective grounds in a safe and attractive condition
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
• Makes minor repairs as appropriate
• Reports minor repairs needed to the chief custodian promptly
• Reports immediately to the chief custodian any damage to school or school property
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and/or closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off
• Assures that an adequate inventory of supplies and appropriate equipment are on hand and requisitions needed replacements from the chief custodian
• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair
• Moves furniture and/or equipment as required for various activities as directed by the chief custodian or his/her designee
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste
• Attends training schools/programs, specific or general, for custodians to learn, upgrade, or maintain necessary custodial skills/performance
• Executes all essential functions of the job
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the chief custodian (or his/her designee), building administrator, or chief of buildings and ground

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Must comply with all school district's materials safety rules.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and l office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Special Note:

Interview may involve physical testing and a written examination.

TEMPORARY POSITION: No

Note:

All temporary positions will end on June 30th.

NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 12 Month - 261 Days

Note:

Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.

FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full Time

ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS: Yes

PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION: Yes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.

NOTE:

Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website www.seafordbluejays.org no later than the application closing date referenced above.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.

All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must complete a Criminal Background Check. All fingerprinting is now completed digitally through IdentoGO. The cost of the Criminal Background Check is $85 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory Delaware Child Protection Registry check result. The cost is $14 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin (TB) test results for entrance to school system.

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