Custodians - Evening Shift

Full-Time & Part-Time Custodian Job Openings! Evening hours - 12 months

TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

CUSTODIAN FLSA:

NON-EXEMPT GROUP

TAESPA

REPORTS TO

Head Building Custodian

JOB SUMMARY

Provide a safe and clean environment conducive to learning for all students, staff and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform assigned tasks ensuring a clean and safe school environment. Maintain and monitor the security of the building(s) during assigned shift. Report needed repairs to Head Building Custodian. Assist with snow and ice removal by shoveling and applying ice melt. Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required. Support public education and student achievement. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Building Custodian/Maintenance Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent required Must be able to read and interpret operation instructions and manuals Must have an employment history of being punctual, dependable and able to work independently Must possess excellent math skills Must possess excellent organizational skills Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code) Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code) Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994 Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006 PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to reach above and below the waist Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects Ability to perform repetitive motion Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing 50 lbs. or more Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and reach overhead while standing Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of the workday

SENSORY ABILITIES

Visual acuity Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)

TEMPERAMENT

Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions Must possess excellent interpersonal skills Must be able to make judgments

COGNITIVE ABILITY

Ability to follow written and verbal directions Ability to read and write Ability to communicate effectively Ability to organize tasks Ability to handle multiple tasks Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Must possess technology skills Ability to operate various maintenance equipment and office equipment Must appropriately handle confidential information (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job) Approved November, 2011