Floater Custodian (2-10PM) - RSU#57 (JobID 1112)

Regional School Unit 57

Title: Custodian

Qualifications:

1. High School education or equivalent
2. Ability to use/maintain equipment and machines
3. Some knowledge of use and handling of cleaning chemicals 
4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
5. Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, community and school personnel 
6. Ability to use technology (email, timesheet review software, etc.)

Reports to: Head Custodian or Lead Custodian

Job Goal: 

1. Maintain the overall cleanliness of the school or facility, including all cleaning and sanitizing, minor repairs and maintenance
2. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele 

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Cleans assigned areas of the facility, including classrooms, hallways, rest rooms, and common areas (See attached: Cleaning Procedures)
2. Performs general maintenance tasks related to the upkeep and operation of the facility
3. Sees to the general security of the facility during regular shift, making sure doors are locked and secured, etc
4. Reports to the Head Custodian (or Lead Custodian at smaller schools) and informs them of any building maintenance concerns that would require additional support from Building Maintenance Department 
5. Takes part in any or all parts of snow removal: shoveling, snow blowing/plowing, sand/salt treatment of walkways 
6. During the summer months, performs total cleaning and general maintenance of the building. May be assigned to any crew for general district projects as necessary 
7. Observes all district policies and procedures 
8. There are times when working conditions require exposure to cold or warm temperatures for extended periods of time
9. Under the supervision of the Head or Lead custodian, will assist in the setup of Special Events 
10. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, climb ladders; constant lifting of 5-20 pounds, frequent lifting 20 to 50 pounds, some lifting of up to 75 lbs; frequent bending, reaching, squatting, climbing and kneeling; occasional crawling, sitting, stooping as well as perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time. 

Terms of Employment: Hourly, work year. Working conditions to be established by the RSU 57  School Board. 

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation. 

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.