Custodian

Custodian Position AvailableBuchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for 1 position available - Custodian (full-time, 2nd shift). Custodians perform tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of various buildings and their surroundings and to create a safe and clean environment for students and staff.Essential duties and responsibilities: Other duties appropriate to the position may be assigned.Full-Time Position (2nd shift)Sweeps or shovels snow from steps, ramps, and walks at building entrances and salts icy steps and walks as necessaryCleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. in the buildingAssists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building or in obtaining and setting up needed equipment and/or materialRestocks disposable items and provides supervisor with inventory usage and dataAssists in maintaining safe working conditions for all employees in the building and on the groundsPerforms any immediate custodial needs requested by the building administratorAssists in other assignments of an unusual or emergency nature when needed to insure the District's ability to operateMaintains the equipment pertinent to custodial duties in satisfactory working conditionsAssists in the unloading and distribution of materialsWorks with other custodians and personnel cooperativelySweeps, mops, and scrubs floors and other surfacesCleans, renovates, and renews floor surface finishesCleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishingsCleans chalkboards/whiteboards, chalk rails, and erasersWashes/cleans light fixturesReplaces light bulbs/tubes as necessaryPaintingMoves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipmentCollects, bags, and disposes of trashLocks doors and windows to classrooms and offices at end of dayTurns off unnecessary lightingCleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms, and locker roomsWashes all interior and exterior glass including framed pictures, partitions, and doorsReports items that require repairFollows written work scheduleCoordinates work with lead Operations Utility Coordinator and Operations SupervisorGuards property against fire, theft, and illegal entry; maintain building security each school dayAbility to work from ladders and/or scaffoldingMaintains and operates all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasksVacuums, spot cleans, and extracts carpet as necessaryPerforms all assigned duties in a manner in which contributes to the safety and wellbeing of the students, staff and buildingsPerforms all custodial/operations duties assigned by supervisorsMaintains regular, reliable and punctual attendanceThis role includes a schedule that may involve rotating weekend shiftsAny other duties or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the administrationThe employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the DistrictSupervisory Responsibilities: NoneQualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferredLanguage SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, students, or other employees of the organizationMathematical SkillsAbility to add and subtract two digit numbersReasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situationsOther Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students; able to effectively take direction and work both independently and as a member of a team; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies; ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor; impeccable character, sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and district staff; good communication skills; punctual and rarely absent work habitsPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist while performing the duties of this job. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception and peripheral vision and color vision. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails, and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors, occasionally works in temperatures above 100 degrees, occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces as well as occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Preferred: Custodial Experience preferredPosition Details:Title: CustodianReports to: Michelle Trail, Custodial CoordinatorStarting date: ASAPCalendar: 2026-27 Fiscal Year, 52-week positionShifts: 2nd shift, full-timeCompensation: $16.55/hourBenefits: Single Insurance Benefits Offered for full-time staff (after 90 day probation period), Sick Days (one per month up to a total of 12, first 3 given after 90 day probation period), Personal Days (2), Bereavement Days (3), Vacation Days (5 days after first full year)Posting date: September 8, 2026Application deadline: Until filled