Custodian jobs in Canton, OH

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLS
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EXTERNAL POSTING
POSITION LOCATION REPORT TO START DATE
Afternoon Custodian TBD Building Principal Until Filled
260 day contract, 8 hours per day
2:30 PM-11:00 PM (30 min. unpaid lunch)

Minimum · High school diploma or GED. Job skills verified by training and/or work experience.
Qualifications: · Maintenance skills and specialized equipment operator certifications are advantageous.

• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when required.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

Physical Demands: Duties may require lifting/moving materials weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and working as
part of a team to manage heavier items. Job responsibilities require operating power equipment, using hand tools
and working from ladders, scaffolds or mechanical lifts.

NOTE: Successful completion of annual continuing education/on-line training is required.

Essential 1. Uses technical and manual skill to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of district
Functions: · property. Helps maintain buildings, equipment and grounds under the guidance of the maintenance

department.
· Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Checks completed tasks to ensure compliance with
district specifications. Develops effective solutions for work-related problems.

• Checks daily schedule to find out if an activity requires preparation or clean up.
• Requests timely replacement of essential supplies to avoid work interruptions.
• Cleans assigned areas. Dry mops/washes floors. Cleans furniture, fixtures, walls and windows. Provides

regular/orderly removal of trash. Moves furnishings, supplies and equipment as directed. Cleans lockers.
Replaces light bulbs. Cleans, sanitizes and re-supplies toilet rooms. Cleans glass, display cases, etc.
Cleans/sanitizes handrails, drinking fountains, etc. Vacuums carpets. Spot cleans stains. Cleans carpets, floor
mats and runners. Strips, waxes and buffs tile floors.

• Performs basic mechanical, electrical, glazing, painting, plastering, plumbing, carpentry and masonry duties when

requested.

• Monitors conditions that may affect building operations (i.e., electrical/mechanical equipment, heating, A/C, lights,

plumbing, structural components, ventilation, water leaks, etc.). Identifies problems and undertakes corrective
action commensurate with skill level.

• Assists district maintenance personnel with repairs as directed.
• Helps prepare equipment for annual inspections, maintenance activities and/or shutdown.
• Performs preventive maintenance services (e.g., lubricates fittings, replaces filters, adjusts/replaces belts, changes

oil, etc.).

• Complies with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information. Seeks advice when uncertain about product use,

storage or disposal procedures. Follows health and safety regulations to clean up blood, body fluids/tissue,
chemical spills, hazardous materials, mold, etc.

• Clears snow/ice from walkways and entrances. Assists with snow removal operations as directed.
• Assists with the receipt of deliveries.
• Maintains outside grounds (e.g., mows grass, applies weed control, trims shrubs, etc.). Maintains playground

equipment.

• Clears snow/ice from walkways and entrances. Assists with snow removal operations as directed.
• Promptly reports work-related injuries to a supervisor.
• Monitors building security. Assists community groups as directed. Directs visitors to the office.
• Protects district property. Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.

Applicants may apply on line at https://www.applitrack.com/perrylocal/onlineapp/

DATE OF NOTICE: May 3, 2024

FILING DEADLINE: May 10, 2024 by 5:00 P.M.