Laurel Public Schools is hiring: Custodian in Laurel

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Custodial position(s) within the District. This is a year-round, Level III, full time position with a beginning wage of $15.39 per hour.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• No experience required, but some previous custodial or janitorial work is desirable; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Good physical condition and fitness; able to perform heavy physical labor
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning various types of surfaces and furniture.
• Knowledge of basic safety practices related to custodial work.
• Work effectively without close supervision.
• Operate specialized cleaning and maintenance tools and equipment.
• Understand and follow a work schedule.
• Keep basic work records and make reports.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage time and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and waxes floors; burnishes floors as required.
• Vacuums rugs and carpets; shampoos and extract carpets and entry matting.
• Dusts, waxes, washes, and polishes furniture and woodwork.
• Cleans restrooms, replenishes supplies, and fills dispensers.
• Maintains areas adjacent to buildings in clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Washes and scrubs windows, walls, sinks, and fountains.
• Arranges furniture and equipment for special activities.
• Observes and reports need for repairs and makes minor repairs as time permits.
• Secures buildings at end of shift.
• Picks up trash and litter and empties and cleans trash and garbage receptacles.
• Does emergency cleanup resulting from vandalism, breakage, spillage, or illness.
• Stacks, assembles, and stores furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Reports unruly student activities, loitering, vandalism, or similar situations.
• Climbs up and down a ladder to reach areas in need of cleaning.
• Orders, receives, stores, and distributes supplies.
• Operate a pad driver floor machine to strip and sand floors; operates a grout brush on tiled floors.
• Able to work shifts with hours established by management.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

To apply for this position, please go to www.laurel.k12.mt.us, click on the Employment button. For questions, please call (406) 628-3360.

Applicants must have a complete application before they will be considered for the position. Applications must be completed before the job closing deadline. A complete application consists of the completed application including all questions answered, job history, at least two references (one reference must be from a supervisor). References from friends or family are not sufficient. Resume, cover letter, and a copy of unofficial transcript(s), are acceptable and required for teaching and professional positions. Verification of military service is required if applying for veterans preference. All applicants offered a position are subject to a background check and approval from the Board of Trustees.

If you are an internal candidate (current employee) you would only be required to complete the internal application and any required documentation that you do not have on file.

Date Notice Posted: Internal 11/25/2024 External 11/27/2024

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.

It does not in any way represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER