Full Time

Custodian

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska

Full-time

Primary and Secondary Education

Norfolk, NE

$28,000 - $38,000* / year (about $13–$18 an hour)

Job Description

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies, or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

JOB TITLE: HEAD CUSTODIAN - Junior High

Requirements

High school diploma
Participate in additional training, as needed

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator; District Custodial Supervisor

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator; District Custodial Supervisor

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months; 40 hours/week

JOB GOAL: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and grow.

Essential Functions

NOTE: This is a generalized job description, Specific duties/responsibilities vary per building. All applicants should be aware of the specific job duties prior to employment

Consistent and punctual attendance
Assume responsibility for the opening and/or closing of the building each day and for determining that all doors and windows are secured and all lights (except those left on for safety reasons) are turned off
Keeps buildings and premises, including sidewalk, driveways, and play areas (if elementary) neat and clean at all times
Ability to handle mechanical functions of the building
Maintains a regular service schedule on all motors, mechanical equipment, ballasts, and lights
Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity
Shovels, plows, and/or sands sidewalks, driveways, parking areas and steps as necessary
Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are operating properly
Raises and lowers the U.S. and Nebraska flag as needed
Sweeps and/or vacuums classrooms and dusts furniture daily
Clean corridors during the day as often as is required
Scrubs and disinfects toilet floors daily; cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains
Washes all windows on both the inside and outside
Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
Wax and refinish floors as needed
Cleans all chalkboards/whiteboards
Moves furniture and equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed by the principal
Makes minor building repairs as needed.
Reports major repairs promptly to the building principal through maintenance requests
Performs cleaning duties outside the school building (and on school grounds) as necessary to maintain the facility in a safe and attractive condition
Reports immediately to the building principal any damage to school property
Collaborates with other custodians and building staff to proactively address building issues
Communicates effectively with colleagues and reports daily to the building supervisor
Assists other custodians as needed (or applicable) with special building events such as music programs, community functions with the building, or athletic contests in the gym
Remains on the school premises when the use of the building has been authorized and their attendance is required by the principal
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors

Additional Requirements

Participate in additional training as needed
Problem-solving skills
Self motivativation to perform various duties and tasks
Time-management skills
Position will occasionally require lifting 60 pounds or more
Ability to read and follow directions on cleaning supplies

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