Daytime Custodian

Daytime CustodianJob DescriptionQualifications:Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent. Hold a valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check Approval.Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge, understanding, and demonstrated aptitude or competence in the performance responsibilities listed below; good work habits; dependability and ability to work without supervision; ability to maintain positive relations with students, school and town personnel, supervisors, and citizens at all times; knowledge of chemicals, asbestos management, safety, and Material Safety Data Sheets. Demonstrated aptitude for, or competence in, the areas listed under responsibilities. A positive attitude is expected at all times. Employees are expected to be flexible and work as a team member. Such alternatives as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable.Experience: Demonstrated aptitude or competence for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.Technology Requirements: Use of a department-issued smartphone is an essential job requirement. Employees will receive training and are expected to become proficient in using this device during work hours for communication, accessing schedules, managing door access, checking email, using time management software, responding to alerts, and operating other department or school-related systems.Reports To: Facilities leadershipJob Goal: To provide all students, and the community at large, with a safe, secure, clean, attractive, comfortable, and efficient environment in which to learn, play, and engage in personal growth and development.Performance Responsibilities:Maintaining cleanliness and appearance of all assigned areas, including classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and common spaces, through regular sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and surface cleaning.Performing routine floor care, including burnishing, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing, as scheduled or directed.Restocking supplies and ensuring the cleanliness of sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains.Cleaning windows, fixtures, furniture, and surfaces as needed.Assisting with event setup and breakdown and furniture or equipment moves.Opening the building and assisting with daytime building operations, including securing windows and doors as needed and reporting safety or maintenance concerns.Responding to custodial needs, spills, emergencies, deliveries, room setups, and other building needs that arise during the school day.Working across various buildings as assigned.Performing other duties as assigned by supervisory or facilities leadership, including lead custodians, the Head Custodian, Operations Manager, or Director of Facilities.Working Conditions:Mental Demands: Calculating, comparing, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.Physical Demands: The physical demands listed here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, including adjusting, connecting, painting, lifting up to fifty pounds, pulling, climbing stairs, writing, operating equipment, and using ladders and scaffolding.Environmental Conditions: Outside, inside, slippery surfaces, microwaves, chemical exposure, biological exposure, working around moving objects or vehicles, and working alone.Terms of Employment: Applicable terms of the Cape Elizabeth Education Association agreement. This is primarily a daytime, school-year custodial position. The anticipated school-year starting time is approximately 6:30 a.m. Daily hours may vary depending on building schedules, operational needs, special events, emergencies, and assigned work.Evaluation: The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the above performance responsibilities are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met. The Head Custodian will perform the evaluation in consultation with the Director of Facilities.The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally, and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures, as well as federal and state law.School Board Approved: June 12, 2007 Revised: November 3, 2009 October 9, 2012 June 10, 2025