School Building Custodian, 2nd Shift Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

School Building Custodian, 2nd Shift City of Melrose Melrose, MA 02176

Title:

School Building Custodian Department :

Public Works Department-Schools Supervisor :

Assistant DPW Director Status:

Full Time (40 Hours per week) $25.03-26.76 per hour, with comprehensive benefits Local 272 Laborers, Level P-3 Schedule is Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30

PM Summary:

This position performs custodial and small maintenance/repair duties mainly at Melrose Public Schools. The position may also operate cars, trucks up to one ton, small power equipment, scissor lifts and power tools and other miscellaneous hand tools and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and requirements. General Duties (Duties are illustrative and not all inclusive): Collect, lift, carry and throw waste and recycling from gathering areas, offices, classrooms and hallways of buildings. Cleaning, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, washing, waxing, polishing and other duties required in the maintenance of school buildings. Cleaning, sweeping and picking up litter and trash on school building grounds, playground areas, streets, sidewalks and in parking lots and property surrounding School buildings. Basic cleaning of all offices, classrooms, common areas, libraries, study halls, kitchen and dining areas including the cleaning of all windows, door vision panels, door handles and accessories, appliances, tables and like. Cleaning, dusting and polishing of all conference room tables, shelving and furniture accessories as required. Restroom cleaning and stocking of paper goods and sanitizing products. Overseeing inventory control of cleaning supplies, janitorial supplies and paper products Basic repairs and painting when necessary. Respond sensitively and constructively to complaints and school staffing issues; provide customer service with tact, courtesy, sensitivity and discretion in all dealings with internal and external customers. Monitoring and minor maintenance of heating/cooling systems; monitoring of lights, switch timers and bulb replacement as required. Removal of snow and ice from exterior stairs and walkways using manual tools and small power equipment, and the sanding of all iced areas. In cooperation with the Facilities team, provide oversight of periodic maintenance and inspections of boilers, generators, HVAC systems, elevators, fire extinguishers (including replacements), and other periodic maintenance tasks as needed. Loading, unloading and moving furniture, equipment, supplies and other objects as required. Responsible for compliance with instructions, safety procedures, conformance with accepted trade practices, and compliance with department policies and regulations and government laws and regulations as they pertain to the work. Maintenance of daily logs as required by local, state and federal regulations. Event set up and break down as required for special School building events. Must be available for mandatory overtime during snow, ice, windstorm, or any other urgent or emergency situation, and for any other public works duties required; must also work a reasonable amount of overtime throughout the calendar year. If required, and in accordance with union contract language, this position is subject to first shift(6am) and night shift work. If required, cover overtime shifts for deep cleaning of the facilities, and coverage for school functions and events. Perform assigned or required tasks and work both at and below grade within the facilities working unit of the Public Works Department. Conduct other work as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Experience:

Five (5) years of demonstrated maintenance or janitorial experience required, preferably in a municipal or other public facility. Knowledge of proper cleaning methods required. A current, valid, Massachusetts Driver’s License to drive cars, vans, SUV’s and pickup trucks is required, with a driving record which proves responsible and lawful driving habits. Regular access to a reliable vehicle is preferred. Demonstrated experience in providing customer service to co-workers and residents with tact, courtesy, sensitivity and discretion. Excellent attention to detail. Effective oral and written communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position are required. Ability to effectively oversee task-specific staff assignments including contracted custodial crews and summer help, including assigning tasks, training, and inspecting assigned areas. Ability to pass a medical exam and drug testing Must be able to successfully pass a background check including fingerprinting, including CORI and SORI check. Ability to present a positive image of DPW to members of the community. Successful experience working as an effective member of a team desirable. Must have effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills. Ability to learn and comprehend information from Procedures Manuals and other materials. Must be in compliance with the City’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace policy. Punctual, reliable and regular attendance is required.

Physical Demands:

This job involves standing for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing. Must be able to travel, enter, and exit a vehicle without assistance and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions. Wearing of protective equipment, such as nitrile gloves and face protection, is required for some tasks. The employee must climb stairs and ladders; enter confined spaces and travel in cramped, elevated and remote locations; and operate power and hand tools, equipment and machinery. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, crouch, twist, taste and smell. The employee is required to hear, feel and talk and speak English. The employee must have close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have full use of hands, arms and legs. The employee is required to regularly lift heavy objects up to 60 pounds and carry these objects short distances. The employee must have the ability to work safely under difficult work situations performing heavy laborious tasks and during inclement weather conditions including high heat and high humidity, freezing temperatures, rain, snow, wind and ice storms; and under extended periods of sleep deprivation. Must be free of communicable diseases and breathing impairments.

Manual dexterity sufficient to:

manipulate cleaning supplies and equipment. Must be able to physically move through all buildings.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.03 – $26.76 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

Public school

School Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person