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Medford High School; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custodian to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of school facilities. This role involves performing a variety of cleaning tasks, maintaining equipment, and assisting students and staff as necessary. The ideal candidate will be proactive, able to follow instructions, and work well in a team environment. Join a supportive community where your contributions will help create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for students and staff alike. If you have a passion for maintaining a clean environment and enjoy working with others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds.
• Check and secure building for safety and cleanliness.
• Assist with special events and programs as needed.

Skills

Ability to follow work orders

Fluency in English

Ability to perform basic math

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Ability to establish working relationships

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Brooms

Mops

Floor cleaning machines

Vacuum cleaners

Snow blowers

Hand tools

Job description

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

Date Posted:

6/25/2024

Location:

District-Wide ALL Locations

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Principal and Director of Facilities, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

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.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

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 school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements:

Travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required and assignments to buildings will be as necessary.

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.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.