Custodian Part Time - Harrison Elementary School

Custodian 38 Week 4 Hours

The Oxford Hills School District is accepting applications for a 38 week part time custodian position at Harrison Elementary School. School vacations, holidays, snow days and summer are time off, though remote days during the year are to be worked. This position does not include benefits. Terms of employment school year 176 day position - hourly rate from $20.23 - 23.99 per hour dependent on experience; no benefits included; position is under the Oxford Hills Educational Support Personnel Association.

How to apply applicants must complete the online application. Maine state background check and fingerprinting are required. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

The custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within Oxford Hills School District facilities. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with the ability to perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks, operate cleaning equipment, and handle cleaning chemicals safely. The custodian supports the district's mission by ensuring that all facilities are conducive to a positive learning and working environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and maintenance: performs routine and heavy cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming floors. Gathers and empties trash and recycling. Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities. Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment. Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions. Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture. Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs. Performs routine maintenance activities.
• Equipment and supplies: operates cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and floor buffers, safely and effectively. Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals according to instructions and safety guidelines. Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage. Manages inventory of cleaning supplies and notifies the head custodian of needed supplies.
• Safety and compliance: checks for and reports unsafe conditions in assigned areas/buildings. Follows district procedures and regulations for maintaining a safe and efficient school environment. Adheres to occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Support and assistance: supports the district's mission and goals. Assists in requisitioning cleaning equipment and supplies. Assists in requesting repairs. Removes snow and ice as assigned by the assistant facilities director, or facilities director. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the assistant facilities director, or facilities director.
• Physical requirements: ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist for extended periods. Ability to perform repetitive motions for long periods. Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

Qualifications include:

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Experience using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions.
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Communication skills.

Terms of employment see current negotiated agreement. Performance of this job will be evaluated by the director of facilities and the head custodian.