Custodian for cleaning Schools - Night

Custodian

At La Crescent-Hokah School District, we are committed to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive learning environment for all students. Serving La Crescent, Hokah and surrounding communities, our district is home to three schools: We take pride in our dedicated staff, strong community partnerships, and a culture that values collaboration, academic excellence, and student success. Our mission is to inspire and empower every learner to reach their full potential through engaging curriculum, strong communication, and a student-centered approach. We believe in building meaningful connections with families, staff, and the broader community to ensure a well-rounded and enriching educational experience.

Job Summary: The custodian performs general and event cleaning on both interior and exterior of building and grounds to ensure a well maintained, safe and secure educational environment.

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., May be subject to work with hazardous chemicals. Be able to lift 100 pounds, with assistance, using proper lifting techniques or equipment. Bend both legs and knees to kneel or place knees on concrete, vinyl, tile, and carpet surfaces. Use upper and lower extremities to perform custodial duties, and upper extremities to handle custodial equipment, shovel snow and push 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. 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. 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. Employee is responsible to be knowledgeable about all District policy