Custodian (Floater)

Custodian (Floater)

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, the district's high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota's rankings. Centennial's schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district's vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master's degree. A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as "excellent", and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.

Position: Custodian (Floater)

Location: Districtwide

# of Openings: 3

Hours: 8 hours/day - 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm (hours vary during summer months and non-student days)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Days: 12 month position - 261 days

Salary: Base pay - $26.36 per hour Shift differential - $0.38 per hour (shifts commencing after 3 pm)

Benefits: Health Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Pension Plan (PERA) 403(b) Retirement Plan 403(b) Employer match after 6 completed years of service Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Employee Assistance Program

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building cleaning skills.
• Demonstrated positive customer service skills.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a school custodial position and or equivalent custodial experience.
• Experienced in basic P.C. operation relating to email, internet, and work order systems.
• Capable of working cooperatively and congenially with other employees and supervisors.
• Understanding of and ability to act as a confidential employee regarding staff and students.
• Motivated, energetic, timely, respectful and a strong proven work ethic.

REQUIRED LICENSES:

• Special Engineer Boiler License within 1 year of employment
• 2nd Class C Boiler license within 2 years

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian, Building Principal, and Director of Buildings and Grounds Operations as situationally appropriate.

JOB GOAL: To provide for the safe operation and completion of assigned duties to maintain a comfortable and safe environment for students, teachers, other staff personnel and community.

Working Conditions:

• All employees subject to hazards are equipped and trained per OSHA standards.
• Subject to work with biohazard waste.
• Subject to temperature changes while performing assigned duties.
• May be required to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Subject to the hazards, dust and odors from sanding and painting procedures.
• Subject to the hazards, vapors, and odors from various cleaning chemicals.
• May be subject to work in the vicinity of chronic hazardous materials i.e., asbestos.
• May be subject to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Subject to work from elevated work surfaces.

Physical Demands:

• All employees subject to physical demands are equipped and trained per OSHA standards.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Be able to lift 100 pounds, with assistance, using proper lifting techniques or equipment.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Be able to bend body and arms in all directions to lift and move objects and to perform custodial duties.
• Be able to ascend and descend a ladder while performing custodial duties.
• Bend body at waist downward and forward to perform custodial duties.
• Bend both legs and knees to kneel or place knees on concrete, vinyl, tile, and carpet surfaces.
• Extend hands and arms in all directions to perform custodial duties.
• Use upper and lower extremities to perform custodial duties, and upper extremities to handle custodial equipment, shovel snow and push and open doors.
• Use hands to select appropriate keys, insert into locks, turn doorknobs, and open doors.
• Answer, communicate and dial the telephone and use 2-way radio in clear, precise voice.
• Personally respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the building, assess each situation and take appropriate action.
• Have the physical ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Perform work in high areas, such as, hoists and ladders.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dusts, vacuums, empties trash and recycling, sweeps, mops, scrubs and/or cleans classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, entries, doors, windows, gyms and cafeterias, and stocks necessary supplies, etc
• Maintains cleanliness of chairs, desks, lockers, trash cans, carpets, hard floors, and equipment as part of a custodial routine or by special request.
• Sets up equipment (i.e.: chairs, bleachers) for community education classes, sporting events, concerts, meetings, or other special events (indoors and outdoors). Checks building calendar, work orders and/or checks directly with supervisor to determine what equipment and service level is needed. Takes down equipment, coordinates cleaning of spaces used and locks up after event.
• Performs light building and equipment maintenance.
• Communicates the need for repairs to his/her supervisor.
• Performs routine grounds maintenance (i.e.: shoveling snow, mowing)
• Secures building at night, setting alarms, and locking doors and windows. Opens and closes building for special events.
• Collaborates with other personnel in unloading freight trucks of food, paper, and supplies.
• Maintains proficiency level in all required District, Health and Safety, and custodial trainings.
• Maintains all licensure required by employee bargaining contract and State.
• Employee is responsible to be knowledgeable about all District policy.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must apply on our website at Click on "Apply" to begin the application process. Applications are received and interviews conducted until position is filled and posting is removed. Centennial School District ISD12 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.