Full-Time 12-Month Position at Black Elk Elementary

Position Includes:

• Daytime Schedule
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Excellent Retirement Plan 

Title: Custodian II 

Reports To:  District Custodial Manager

General Summary:  This position must achieve and maintain the highest possible standards of custodial responsibilities.  The Custodian II position is responsible for maintaining the appropriate amount of supplies while ensuring appropriate budgetary guidelines are being followed.  This position requires routine manual labor associated with daily cleaning and security. and safe operation of District facilities. Employees in this job classification perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength. Typical routine duties include, but are not restricted to: cleaning education facilities. classrooms, lecture halls, study halls, cafeterias, libraries, gymnasiums, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, athletic areas, equipment rooms,  hallways, common areas, outside and other building and office areas. Additionally, this position requires lamp replacement, operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment, policing trash from grounds and playground watering turf, sweeping sidewalks, and performing other tasks associated with the prescribed housekeeping program and snow removal program. Demonstrating exceptional  interpersonal skills and relationships with co-workers, staff, students, and the general public are requirements for this position.

Essential Job Functions: 

1. General Duties: (60%)

• Picks up and empties trash.  
• First fifty feet - both inside and outside - show well for the public, students and staff.
• Snow removal and ensure outside grounds are clean.
• Provides services for the lunch program.  
• Changes plastic bags, cleans restrooms, classrooms, chalkboards and whiteboards, erasers, pencil sharpeners, walls, ceiling and light fixtures, glass, blinds, and draperies.  
• Ensures the monthly PM’s, safety inspections, and monthly supply orders and other reports are completed accurately and on-time. 
• Keeps restrooms supplied with paper products, soap and other items. 
• Input of Maximo work orders

2. Performs operations associated with the housekeeping floor care program including: dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, sweeping scrubbing, stripping, neutralizing, waxing, spot cleaning stain and gum removal and shampooing of floors (25%)

3. Additional Duties (15%) 

• Removes and replaces defective lights.
• Cleans mechanical grills.
• Dusts horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Keeps ceiling tiles in place.
• Provides services for special activities
• Identifies and reports items requiring repair actions.
• Works closely with office staff and fellow workers to provide feedback on building maintenance actions. 

Qualifications:

1. Education Level:

• High School diploma or equivalent

     2. Other Requirements:

• Basic cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to organize.
• Computer proficiency and effective communication skills
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain acceptable working relations with supervisors, staff, students, general public and fellow workers.
• Work overtime as required.
• Presents a neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to complete required training.
• Ability to work from ladder and scaffolding.

3. Preferred

• Able to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper usage of products and equipment.

Special Requirements:

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, please complete our application using the MPS website.  Highly qualified applicants providing at least two references (one supervisory reference) will receive priority consideration. All applicants will receive notifications by email, but only the most qualified will be called for interviews.  Please check your email for status updates. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.