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Valley Unified Education Service Center

MSAD33 Custodian (Day Shift and Afternoon/Evening Shift Available)

Valley Unified Education Service Center, Kennebunk, Maine, us, 04043


Position Type:Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:6/6/2023

Location:Maine School Administrative District No. 33

Closing Date:Open until filledMaine School Administrative District No. 33 - Custodian (Day shift and Evening shift)

About Maine School Administrative District No. 33

Maine School Administrative District No. 33 serves students in grades PreK-12 in St. Agatha, ME, home of theLong Lake Fishing Derby, one of the largest fishing derby's in the state!. The district has two (2) schools under one roof, Wisdom Middle/High School and Dr. Levesque Elementary School, a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School. The district is also home to the St. John Valley Technology Center, serving students from MSAD33, MSAD27, and the Madawaska School Department.

To learn more about our schools, we highly encourage all potential applicants to view our Recruitment Brochure.

Position Function:Maine School Administrative District No. 33 is looking for two individuals to join our facilities team, one as a daytime custodian and one as an evening custodian. The ideal candidates will perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintain equipment in functional condition; and provide cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

The daytime shift begins at 6:30am and ends at 3:00pm.

The evening shift begins at 2:00 pm and ends at 10:30 pm.

MSAD33 will also train any custodian who wishes to become a bus driver.

(Both shifts are subject to change if the candidate chooses to also drive a bus.)

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.Replaces light bulbs.Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.Additional Duties

Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor .Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower, hand tools, and district vehicles.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.