Summary

The purpose of the PM Custodian is general housekeeping and minor maintenance of assigned building(s) / area(s) making it presentable and sanitary for the next school day for students, staff, and visitors.

The position reports to the Superintendent or designee.   

Schedule:

PM Custodian: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

Rate of Pay:

$16.97 / hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-directed, responsible, and reliable
• Ability to successfully work both alone and cooperatively with others
• Maintain good attendance and job commitment
• Prior relevant experience (preferred)
• Complete (at applicant’s expense) State-mandated Criminal Background Check

CUSTODIAN DUTIES:

• Mop, sweep and scrub floors, stairs and renew floor finishes.
• Responsible for performing custodial work required for routine cleaning, upkeep, and/or operation of school buildings assigned to his/her care.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings.
• Collect, bag and/or dispose of waste daily
• Clean and service drinking fountains, kitchens, cafeterias, locker/shower room facilities and restrooms.
• Washes/cleans light fixtures.
• Moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Perform assigned outdoor duties.
• Have basic knowledge of boilers and be able to safely respond to boiler alarms and other conditions.
• Assemble furniture and be able to make minor repairs on furniture and equipment.
• Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as directed.
• Turns off unnecessary lighting and ensures security lights are on.
• Washes all interior and exterior glass including framed pictures, partitions, and doors.
• Works safely from ladders.
• Maintains and operates all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Performs all assigned duties in a manner which contributes to the safety and wellbeing of the staff and buildings.
• Maintain security of building by locking windows and checking to make sure the exterior doors are locked and lock necessary interior doors.
• Reports directly to the Director of Athletics, Facilities, and School Safety and performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

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.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

High School Diploma or equivalent

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents, instructions, and correspondence. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Apply mathematical calculations and problem solving techniques in daily practical situations

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense knowledge and understanding of situations to carry out oral and written instructions.  Utilizes situational awareness and reasoning to solve problems that involve few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and community.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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 functions.

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk for long periods of time.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Ability to lift or move weighted objects (up to 50 pounds)

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.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud based on the situation and educational objectives.  An acceptable noise level is a standard expectation within the educational environment.

Applicant Submission

Anyone interested in applying for this position should submit an application via TalentEd online application system at this link: https://richmondcsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Questions may be directed to:

Jamie Thiel, Director of Human Resources                                                                                           

jthiel@richmond.k12.mi.us

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military status, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division, Richmond, MI 48062.