School Custodian - 2nd Shift

Job description

NEW January 27

RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 88A

JOB DESCRIPTION

Shift Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A high school diploma/GED

2. Physical health that will allow them to complete their duties

3. Pass a District paid background check

4. History of working in a school setting and experience in cleaning and maintenance a plus

5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Director of Buildings and Operations and/or Shift Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To clean and maintain the school facility in order to provide a safe learning and work environment for students, staff, and the community

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel; crouch; or crawl, and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Physically capable of safely lifting, shoveling, and/or carrying at least 75lbs.; general cleaning (dusting, sweeping, mopping, washing, polishing, scrubbing) of floors, walls, windows, washrooms, chalkboards, etc.; able to use basic tools (hammer, screwdriver, pliers) to handle light maintenance/repair duties; perform mechanical functions such as painting; replace fluorescent light bulbs; operate machines such as scrubbers & carpet cleaners; climb & work overhead on a twelve-foot ladder; safely handle, properly mix, and apply harsh chemicals; repetitious bending/working in constricted areas;

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NEW October 2021 read and understand instructions such as Material Safety Data Sheets, etc.; comply w/regulations such as Blood Borne Pathogens, etc.; submit written reports on safety & problematic issues; adaptability/flexibility to respond to situations & problems as they arise; take directives well; maintain a positive, courteous demeanor with students and staff; able to function well in a team setting

Temperament: Ability to work as a member of a team. Must be courteous, cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the office and school setting. Ability to work in any environment with frequent interruptions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Clean classrooms, bathrooms, and halls. Dust mop and sweep floors daily

2. Wet mop or run floor scrubber daily.

3. Clean any marks on walls daily.

4. Clean whiteboards.

5. Disinfect desks in rooms daily.

6. Dust all ledges and areas that accumulate dust.

7. Clean windows on doors daily.

8. Clean and disinfect water fountains daily.

9. Dust all locker tops.

10. Clean all marks on lockers.

11. Clean and disinfect all sinks, toilets, and urinals daily.

12. Empty all sanitary boxes and replace liners daily.

13. Refill all soap, paper towel, and toilet paper dispensers daily.

14. Wash all entry glass daily.

15. Empty garbage cans and take all garbage to dumpsters and make sure the lids are closed daily.

16. Replace burned-out light bulbs.

17. Report any maintenance needs or repairs to the Director of Building and Operations.

18. Additional duties as assigned.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his/her administrator(s) and/or supervisors(s).

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NEW October 2021

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. 90 day probationary period at start of position.

2. 40 hours per week.

3. Starting pay and benefits as posted and established by the Board of Education

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position shall be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the district. The Director of Buildings and Operations and/or designee shall evaluate annual performance.

The position specifications 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. The information contained in this

job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position as

additional duties may be assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Currently, masking is required of all employees and students. Vaccinations are recommended but not required. Unvaccinated employees must submit to weekly COVID19 test on or off-site.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crest Hill, IL 60403: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location