Custodian I (2nd Shift)

Custodian I (2nd Shift)Slade Middle School is seeking qualified applicants for a Custodian I (2nd shift) position. Schedule: 40 hours per week. Hours: 2nd Shift (2:00 PM 10:30 PM). Work Year: 12-month position. Pay Grade and Rate: 6B - $28.90/hour to $31.67/hour. Contract: Review the Local 1186 Contract for additional details. Anticipated Start Date: To Be Determined. For a comprehensive overview of the position, qualifications, and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.Reports ToBuilding Principal and Chief Facilities and Special Projects Officer.Primary FunctionPerforms general cleaning and maintenance in school building and grounds or in the central offices.Maintains equipment in functional condition.Provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.Performs related duties and general maintenance work.Qualification ProfileCERTIFICATION / LICENSE Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license.EDUCATION High school diploma or passed the GED and received a high school diploma.EXPERIENCE Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.Ability to lift and carry weights of up to 50 pounds.Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow.Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash.Essential Performance ResponsibilitiesChecks and secures building at beginning and end of shift.Checks heating and cooling equipment to ensure it is working properly and reports any malfunctions to Principal and the Facilities Department.Uses appropriate equipment to mix cleaning chemicals according to the manufacturer's recommendations.Submits electronic work orders.Checks district email account daily.Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways and other areas of the building according to school district standards.Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips and waxes floors.Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.Dusts and cleans furniture and equipment.Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.Boards up broken windows.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. Spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.Mows grass and performs other grounds-keeping duties.Clears debris and maintains grounds, including shrubs and flowerbeds.Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks.Empties wastebaskets, picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.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 equipment supplied by the district.Must comply with school district's chemical program and follow MSDS sheets.Additional DutiesPerforms 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.EquipmentUses 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 gear and safety masks.Travel RequirementsOccasional travel between schools, or between schools and Central Office may be required.Terms of EmploymentSALARY & BENEFITS Salary and benefits as set forth in the Local 1186 collective bargaining agreement.WORK SCHEDULE Works standard schedule in accordance with the Local 1186 contract, and overtime as needed.UNION AFFILIATION Local 1186, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.Funding SourceLocal budget. Job description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. CREATED: 04/08 JF REVISED: 09/2019 MF PERSONNEL REVIEW: 09/23/2019 BOARD APPROVED: 10/08/2019