Building Custodian (Part Time)

Building Custodian

Terms of Employment: Part time position - 260 days (depending on start date) 8 hours per day. Pay per Classified Salary Schedule - Category III ($18.41-$28.06) to be determined by qualifications and experience. This position qualifies for benefits. The District provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits program including medical, life, and dental insurance. The District contributes to PERA on each employee's behalf and offers additional retirement savings options as well as optional supplemental insurance. Employees also receive paid time off. Worker's compensation and unemployment insurance are provided in accordance with State law. This position qualifies for paid leave: 5 annual leave days, 6 sick leave days and 10 vacation days (leave days will be prorated depending on start date.) Sick, Annual and Vacation days will become available 30 days after hire.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Manager, the Building Custodian is responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and disinfecting all areas of a building. Perform basic cleaning, sanitation, and minor maintenance of an assigned building and associated grounds including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, trash removal, etc. Secure building at all times to ensure a safe school and working environment. Provide high level customer service for school events and community activities including set-up/clean-up

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing and trash removal of classrooms, offices, cafeterias, computer labs, break rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, entryways, gymnasiums, weight rooms and other areas of a facility including exterior grounds. Guide students and staff in the care and use of the facility.
• Interact with and assist students, staff, visitors and groups during and after regular school hours to ensure needs are met regarding building use. Provide set up, tear down and cleaning after activities. Respond to requests, last-minute needs, unscheduled events, changes, etc. regarding building use. Move and set up furniture and equipment as requested. Deliver supplies throughout the building.
• Secure facility by locking doors, windows, and setting alarms. Monitor building security throughout the shift.
• Report supply and equipment needs to the Lead Custodian. Perform daily preventative maintenance of site custodial equipment.
• Ensure proper use, identification, mixture and application of chemicals, including the requirements and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Monitor and inspect building facility for safety and cleanliness. Maintain and make minor repairs to facility and troubleshoot and report areas requiring maintenance to supervisor.
• Notify building supervisor of hazardous or harmful situations.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks as needed to ensure safe egress to and from the building.
• Perform special cleaning and assist with renovation projects. Operate large cleaning equipment and assist with floor maintenance and restoration as needed.
• Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.

Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Confidential Information

• Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality laws.
• If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care shall be taken to ensure that only those with a "need to know" are allowed access to the material. Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in accordance with applicable district policies.
• Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Equipment Uses

Custodial equipment and standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Oral and written communication skills
• English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work with and be a part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning product
• Ability to operate a computerized security system
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License: Criminal background check, Valid Colorado Driver's License. Education: High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. Experience: No experience required; experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt