Job Details
Summary: Maintain public buildings and keeping the premises of school building(s) in clean and orderly condition. Maintain building access and security to accommodate all scheduled meetings and activities. Perform related work as required. Routine work is performed on an assigned shift according to standardized procedure. Special assignments and the priorities may be given by the Head Custodian or building Principal/Supervisor who may check the work in process and upon completion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work is performed under the general supervision of administration. An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (Does not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform.)
- Cleans and maintains assigned areas of HCISD buildings.
- Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, bathrooms, corridors and other work areas including floors, carpets, walls, windows, furniture, equipment, and all cleaning tasks assigned.
- Cleans up accidents involving bodily fluids when needed.
- Makes minor repairs to equipment such as adjusting flush valves in toilets, replacing light bulbs, minor electrical maintenance and repairs on custodial equipment, and tightening screws and bolts as needed. May work in heights from extension ladders with one extension.
- Performs routine painting and other light duty building maintenance inside and outside.
- Reports need for major building and equipment repair and inventory usage data.
- Keeps inventory of supplies and equipment on hand, and requests such needed replacements far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such a time as will not hinder the custodian in his/her duties.
- Maintains work related records and prepares various reports as directed.
- Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play area neat and clean.
- Shovels and sands/salts walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate.
- Complies with local law and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
- Assists with building access/accommodations.
- Locks and unlocks doors for regular business and special events.
- Maintains building and grounds security and the setting of security alarms if applicable.
- Assists visiting and public utilizing the facilities with directions and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment and materials.
- Moves furniture or equipment as required for various activities and as directed.
- Maintains accessibility of fire exits.
- May help to load and unload materials.
- Runs errands as requested.
- Must be able to work flexible shift including securing the building on nights worked.
- Must be able perform all duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience. Knowledge of standard building cleaning procedures, practices and materials. Knowledge of basic safety procedures and practices as applied in commercial custodial work. Custodial experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A valid Michigan Driver's License and good driving record. Employee must have the ability to drive and own a vehicle.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to document inventories, incidences, work progress, etc. To perform this job successfully, an individual is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement of liquids and solids, volume and distance, and ratios.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities: Applicant must be able to work well with students, professional staff, building administrators and as a member of a professional team. Ability to effectively use current technology to complete documentation as required by the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee occasionally climbs onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. Ability to lift and/or move items of 100 lbs. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 lbs. or more, such as furniture, office equipment, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreaser, and sprays while performing the duties of this job. The employee will occasionally be exposed to body fluids. The employee mush be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, and is acceptable to this particular environment. Assignments in shift and some irregular work hours may be required.
Employment Date, Salary and Work YearThe start date will be determined upon hire.
Pay will be determined upon hire and based on the support staff contract.
Visit www.hillsdale-isd.org click on employment opportunities to apply online-
EOEHillsdale County Intermediate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.