Custodian

Summary: The Custodian ensures the smooth efficient operation of his/her assigned building and assists in performing the daily tasks requested by principal and director of building and grounds to the daily operations of the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: May include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

· Provides routine cleaning and maintenance of the building including, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and cleaning classrooms, hallways, stairs and/or office space.

· Regulates flow of fuel into automatic furnace, shovels coal into hand fired furnace, or removal of ashes.

· Empties trash and garbage containers.

· Maintains building, performs routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, replacement of air conditioning filters, and other related maintenance activities including maintaining tools and equipment.

· Responsible for outside duties including snow removal, mowing, and necessary landscaping.

· Responsible for the day to day cleaning in his/her assigned buildings.

· Notifies head custodian of concerns and major repairs.

· Should be flexible if needed to work a different shift, over his/her normal scheduled day or weekends as requested by the head custodian.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· One to three months related maintenance experience and/or training

· Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)

· Current Pennsylvania Criminal History Report (Act 34)

· Current Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33)

· Current Federal Criminal History Report (Act 114)

· Valid PA driver’s license.

Physical Demands: Ability to reach above and below the waist

Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects

Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion

Considerable bending and twisting of the body required

Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time of the workday

Ability to climb or balance

Sensory Abilities: Visual acuity

Auditory acuity

Work Environment: Typical cleaning and maintenance environment

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

May be exposed to moderate noise level

Temperament: Must possess excellent interpersonal skills

Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented

Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

Cognitive Ability: Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Ability to read and write

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to organize tasks

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to exercise good judgment

Specific Skills: Must possess cleaning and maintenance skills

Ability to operate provided maintenance equipment

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Paris, PA (Required)

Work Location: In person