Old Town Elementary School Custodian

RSU #34 is looking for a full-time custodian to begin January 2025. The pay rate is based on experience, and the hours are 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The job description is as follows:

Works under the direction of: Head Custodian, Building Administrator, Maintenance Director

Summary of Job: Performs custodial maintenance duties, including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma
2. Ability to work effectively, flexibly, and harmoniously with others including students, staff, administration, and the public. 
3. Physical ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds, ability to climb to the height of school roof/ceiling. 
4. Required to pass a pre-employment physical prior to being hired, annual physical required.
5. CHRC approval
    

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, washing both interior and exterior windows and restocking paper and soap supplies.
2. Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
3. Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
4. Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
5. Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply level.
6. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
7. Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
8. Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
9. Works to conserve energy and ensure the minimum use of electricity and fuel (closing windows, doors, shutting off lights in unoccupied areas, etc)
10. May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to the supervisor.
11. May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
12. May assist in the care and upkeep of athletic complex and outside general activities including raking, sweeping, and tree/brush removal.
13. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to understand verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Visit the RSU#34 website at https://www.rsu34.org/page/employment-applications-and-vacancies for a non-teacher application. Applications will close when a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled.

Complete external candidate applications can be emailed to samantha.randall@rsu34.org or mailed to:

RSU #34 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Samantha Randall
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME  04468