Apprentice Custodian- Afternoon/Evening Shift

Custodial & Maintenance/Apprentice Custodian
As soon as possible
This is an evening position. Apprentice Custodian
Head Custodian / Principal
Contract Length
Hourly Only
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Provides assistance to custodians and administrators. May also assist in grounds care, building maintenance, cleaning, and moving of equipment. May help with building security by locking/unlocking doors when requested and do final lock-up of building at night including turning on security systems. Work week and shifts may vary. This position works sixteen (16) hours during the district's winter break. The specific hours worked are coordinated with the school administration and other contract custodians to ensure coverage of the building throughout the break.

Essential Functions On the job training for the following:

Assists with routine maintenance of school and district buildings.
Checks and secures building at the beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of the building according to district standards.
Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, sills, touchpoints.
Mop or runs auto scrubber.
Assist with floor refinishing.
Maintains grounds which includes mowing and edging lawns, removing snow, ice, debris, weeding, raking, watering, sweeping, etc.
Repairs furniture, lockers, doors, and small equipment.
Helps maintain and operate mechanical systems.
Involved with security of building after hours.
Turns on/off security and locks/unlocks the building.
Attend all required apprenticeship classes and complete demonstrations and competency logs.
Performs duties in a manner to maintain an 80% or higher VEKTR inspection.
Needs to know how to operate and maintain basic cleaning equipment, including but not limited to buffers, extractors, and auto scrubber.
May perform minor adjustments to equipment.
Must understand basic use of cleaning solvents and their proper application.
High school diploma or equivalent.

No prior experience required.

Interacts positively with students, teachers, principals, custodians, and other district personnel. Works inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Hazards may exist when using power equipment, ladders, scaffolds mopping, using buffers on wet floors and when working with chemicals. Must receive proper training from the head custodian when working with cleaning chemicals and must be handled properly.