Kent Intermediate School District is hiring: Custodian in Grand Rapids

Custodian

Kent ISD

Full time, 260 day year-round position color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Non-Union Hourly Classified, Grade 2

The custodian/maintenance is responsible for providing the necessary ability to keep assigned buildings clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established District policies and standards.

General Responsibilities

1. Shall be adaptable to working around children and adults
2. Shall possess skills maintaining school buildings in a manner acceptable to the general health and safety standards of school buildings

Basic Understanding in the following areas:

1. School Board Policies and Administrative Guidelines
2. School district emergency procedures
3. School public relations
4. Role and function of public schools in the community
5. Constructive working relationships with supervisors, fellow workers, general public, visitors, and students
6. Basic building repair knowledge
7. Use of hand tools and other basic construction trade tools

Essential Duties

Performs regular custodial duties in assigned area of building by following the detailed routine job sheet of duties for that area which may include:

• Sweeping, mopping, and/or scrubbing, burnishing and stripping of hard surface floors as needed and/or per cleaning schedule
• Dusting of furniture and surfaces as needed and/or per cleaning schedule
• Sanitize locker rooms, restrooms, and drinking fountains daily. Restroom and locker rooms should include all fixtures, walls, and floors
• Washing windows on both the inside and outside as needed and/or per cleaning schedule
• Emptying of trash, daily
• Maintains custodial closet, inventory of custodial supplies and equipment.
• Restocks disposable items and provide Custodial Supervisor with inventory usage
• Vacuum carpeted areas daily
• Operate custodial equipment as required
1. Takes instruction from Maintenance Supervisor verbally or in writing
2. Knowledge of building systems
3. Responsible for preparation and service necessary for events and activities
4. Cleans and maintains assigned space and equipment in the building
5. Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment
6. Maintains work related records and prepare various reports as directed
7. Maintains building and grounds security by securing doors and windows of the building each school day, during special events or when directed
8. Performs such yard chores as shovel snow and salt walks as needed, and waste removal as requested to maintain the school grounds in a safe, clean, and attractive condition
9. Makes minor building repairs and routine maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
10. Repair (if able to) and reports hazardous conditions immediately to the Maintenance Supervisor or Director of Facilities
11. Repair (if able to) and reports damage to the building or grounds to the Maintenance Supervisor
12. Be on call as needed at any time for emergency needs, overtime, or special needs falling outside of the normal working hours
13. The ability to complete your daily work, plus accommodate the students, parents, administrators, and staff
14. Required use of ladders and/or man lifts in the course of the daily duties for service work of equipment and fixtures
15. Projects a positive image for Kent ISD whenever the public, guests, or visitors are in the building
16. Works closely with the Custodial Supervisor and/or Maintenance Supervisor to be prepared for scheduled evening activities as needed, and unscheduled events

Qualifications and training-

Knowledge, skills and experience necessary to complete work in an efficient manner are qualities needed to be eligible for employment as Custodian. The person must have the ability to operate, maintain, and make adjustment to various types of equipment, as needed.

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with studcnts, staff, and community
2. Ability to effectively communicate in both written and spoken English language
3. High school diploma or G.E.D.
4. Possess a valid Michigan driver's license
5. Ability to accept and learn new processes, technology, or techniques
6. Ability to meet physical demands of the position
7. Expectation of continual improvement in skill development through training i.e.; workshops, seminars, or conferences

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as cleaning supplies, packing and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move 80 pounds, such as salt and furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Pre-employment lifting test is required (arranged by the District)

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and vacation days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources