Building Custodian job description

Building Custodians District-Wide Haverhill Public Schools



HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION
Title of Position:
BUILDING CUSTODIAN – ANTICIPATED OPENING


Full time:
DAYS
Civil Service Position
Work Year:
12 months
Effective Date of Employment:
Immediately
Salary:
In accordance with the Custodial Salary Schedule. Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Directly responsible to the Building Principal and/or his or her designees.

Statement of Duties:

• The Building Custodian is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and the cleanliness and neatness of the building and grounds.
• The Building Custodian is to preserve property values; protect health and safety of occupants; support the educational objectives of the building and provide a climate of learning and goodwill.
• Maintain seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn).
• Understands and follows all safety procedures.
• Responsible for general duties as indicated by the Principal or his/her designee, and directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior custodial work experience, preferably in a public school setting, desired.
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform above work including the ability to move in and out of offices, classrooms, buildings, and up and down stairs.
• Knowledge of effective cleaning techniques and routine preventative maintenance.
• Must be able to function independently, prioritize, have good organizational skills and be able to multitask.
• Must be able to lift and or move up to 75 pounds.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Closing Date for Receipt of Application:
Until Filled
Address all Applications and Letter of Intent to:
Haverhill Public SchoolsHuman Resource Department4 Summer Street - Room 104Haverhill, MA 01830
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Are you an early bird? Hours: Monday thru Friday; 4am-12:30pm

Pay is $15.00/hr plus $0.45 shift differential for a total of $15.45 per hour.

Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment in University facilities. Learn to provide custodial services for the University in areas such as: classrooms, offices, research labs, and public spaces. Develop relationships with building occupants and respond to requests. Provide building access by locking and unlocking areas as scheduled by the department. Required to respond to campus crises situations to enhance public safety and minimize infrastructure damage.

Required:

* Must complete onboarding training, or be enrolled in program within 90 days of hire
* Must be able to read, speak, and understand English to effectively communicate and understand others
* Basic math skills and good work organization
* Ability to learn and use powered and non-powered floor care equipment
* Must be able to work well with others and work in a team environment
* Learn and follow safety procedures; includes the wearing personal protective equipment as required
* Ability to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally required
* Work outdoors 10% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees

Preferred:

* One year of general work experience
* A valid US or Canadian Driver's License

Additional Information:

* This position represents a dual-level posting and will be filled as an Associate Custodian or Custodian. The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.
* Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
* This posting represent four vacancies
* This position may require mandatory overtime to support the business need
* This position is considered "essential personnel" in support of campus operations
* A Background Check will be required for employment in this position
* FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
* Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
* Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Education

No formal education required

Experience

Minimum of 0 to 1 year of experience.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

General Duties/Class Specifications:

Under immediate supervision, performs custodial work in connection with the cleaning and maintenance of a library building and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

1. Sweeping, washing, polishing and vacuuming floors (concrete, asphalt tile, linoleum, vinyl tile, cork, terrazzo, marble, wooden tile, carpet) including the use of detergents, sawdust, mops, pails, and brooms, and the use and care of cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, waxing and polishing machines and carpet cleaners).

2. Caring for light fixtures, shades, reflectors, lenses, prismatic glass and other building furnishings and equipment.

3. Cleaning, packing and moving books.

4. Moving furniture and equipment.

5. Maintaining grounds adjacent to the building, such as; the cutting of grass, the planting of grass and flower seeds, the trimming of shrubbery (using and caring for power lawn mowers, hand mowers, and garden tools), the shoveling of snow and the keeping of walks and steps clear of ice during the winter, and the sweeping of walks and the keeping of grounds free of debris.

6. Collecting paper, newspapers and other materials for recycling.

7. Washing windows, woodwork, toilets, lavatories, washrooms and fixtures.

8. Dusting and polishing furniture

9. Emptying and cleaning waste, trash and garbage receptacles.

10. Replacing light bulbs.

11. Operating and caring for various kinds of fire extinguishers and having knowledge of fire accident prevention in library buildings.

12. Receiving and storing items used in building maintenance work.

13. Having knowledge of the proper display of the flag of the United States.

14. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and to carry out assignments independently. Demonstrated ability to work well with others; superior work habits and organization ability, dependability, good judgment, tact, courtesy.

Requirements

Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. Residency - Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of hire. CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.

Shifts to be filled:

* Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

TERMS:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/M-4

Hours per week: 40