Custodian

Job Title: Custodian

Reports To: Custodial Manager


Supervisory: No


Non-exempt


Pay Type: Hourly


Compensation:

• Pay range: $16.00-$18.50/hr.
• Benefits: For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee's base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages. No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.

General Purpose: Maintain the proper upkeep and cleanliness of the buildings and grounds; maintain the utility infrastructure of the school campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily custodial operations including cleaning of classrooms, offices, restrooms, laboratories, stairways, corridors, closets, gymnasium, locker rooms, and lobbies
• Follow Universal Standard Precautions and safety protocol when appropriate
• Maintain the upkeep of the facility and furniture to include repairs, painting, and cleaning, including the management of waste disposal
• Assist the facility manager in the maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of the facility
• Perform routine and special project work on the facility and grounds (e.g., building drama set for school play)
• Assist with snow removal and grounds maintenance
• Attend all training as assigned by Facility Manager
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be a reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation and employment decisions.

Qualifications:

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Self-motivated with the ability to perform duties with minimal oversight
• Excellent communication skills
• Works well on a team
• Enthusiasm for working in a school environment, serving its students and staff

Education: High School diploma or GED

Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a custodial or grounds keeping role preferred

Physical Requirements of this position include:


WORKING ENVIRONMENT:


SELDOM


OCCASIONAL


FREQUENT

SELDOM


OCCASIONAL


FREQUENT


EXTREME COLD OR HEAT

x

VISUAL ACUITY: Near/Far

x


HEIGHTS

x

HEARING

x


NOISE

x

SPEECH

x


DRIVING

x

EYE/HAND COORDIN.

x


WALKING/Uneven Surfaces

x

TRAVEL:

WORKING ALONE

x

Local

x

WORK WITH OTHERS

x

National


x

MOVING HEAVY ITEMS:


SELDOM


OCCASIONAL


FREQUENT

OPERATING MACHINERY:

LIFTING/LOWERING


Over 100 lb


31 to 99 lbs.


0 to 30 lbs.

Grounds keeping tools

x


LIFTING OVER SHOULDER


Over 100 lb


31 to 99 lbs.


0 to 30 lbs.

Maintenance tools

x


REACHING OVER SHLDER


Over 100 lb


31 to 99 lbs.


0 to 30 lbs.

Cleaning tools

x


CARRYING


Over 100 lb


31 to 99 lbs.


0 to 30 lbs

PUSHING/PULLING


Over 100 lb


31 to 99 lbs.


0 to 30 lbs

PULLING


Over 100 lb


31 to 99 lbs.


0 to 30 lbs