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Shorewood School District

Head Custodian

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$34,013 / year median in Wisconsin

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Head Custodian Shorewood School District
  • 3.4 Shorewood, WI Job Details Full-time $26
  • $27 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation CPR Certification Staff supervision Equipment repair Outdoor work experience Team leadership In-person customer service Mechanical repair Groundskeeping High school diploma or GED Driver's License Computer skills Machine minor repairs Facilities routine maintenance General management Full Job Description The primary goal of the Head Custodian position is to be responsible for overall cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety and maintenance of assigned school buildings, grounds and equipment.
Schedule and oversee work of custodial personnel, building repairs, building use and building systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
  • Facilitates the preparation, set-up and tear-down of events by utilizing District room reservations and maintenance request systems software.
  • Direct and organize the work of custodial staff on first, second and third shift.
  • Schedule the evening activity setup, teardown, and cleaning duties
  • Provides excellent customer service for all internal and external customers.
  • Cleans classrooms, corridors, service areas, locker rooms, restrooms and other areas as assigned, but not limited to the following functions: sweeping, vacuuming, dry mopping, wet mopping, scrubbing, window cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting.
  • Check building for proper cleaning and report or repair any mechanical difficulties.
  • Maintain boilers, fans, mechanical and electrical equipment, and furniture on campus (Boiler Operator Certification required within 90 days of employment).
  • Loads, unloads, and delivers materials including furniture and supplies, as necessary.
  • Maintain records of custodial supplies for purchasing and attendance/payroll records for their building/staff
  • Performs minor maintenance activities encountered within their assigned areas which may include the use of common hand or power tools, materials and supplies and communicates needs that go beyond the scope of their skill level.
  • Maintains building security including opening and locking rooms/buildings.
  • Performs floor care such as waxing, stripping, and buffing.
  • Performs ice, snow and debris removal from entry ways, stairs and ramps as warranted.
  • Conduct regular inspections (as instructed)
  • Actively participate in the evaluation process
  • Reports all unsafe/unhealthy conditions and any incidents of damage/vandalism to a supervisor.
  • All other duties that may be assigned, in a manner that will meet the standards established by the Superintendent and/or the district.
Note:
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Must pass a work-related physical, drug screen and TB test
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be consistent in punctuality and work attendance
  • Ability to plan, collect and organize materials and equipment commonly used for the tasks assigned
  • Ability to follow direction, learn and follow all district cleaning standards, policies and procedures
  • Must be able to earn trust and confidence from their coworkers and be able to take personal accountability
  • Ability to effectively lead, assign and direct the work of subordinates
  • Ability to train and instruct employees in cleaning, heating and minor maintenance operations
  • Ability to use good judgment and solve problems sometimes in emergencies or within tight deadlines
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends) to meet program needs
  • Must demonstrate strong convictions and support for the District and Department's mission, vision, and goals
  • Ability to work positively, effectively, and ethically with the community, students, parents, and District personnel
  • Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements as well as Board and District policies and guidelines
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES
AND TRAINING
):
  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One (1) year prior supervisory experience
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in performing custodial duties and in the operation of cleaning equipment
  • Two (2) or more years' experience in minor equipment maintenance work
  • Two (2) or more years' experience in the operation of mechanical plant facilities and equipment
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in customer service
  • Experience in a school district setting is desirable
  • Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
  • Valid Wisconsin driver's license and excellent driving record
  • Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR with AED
  • Knowledge of fundamental computer skills and programs
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform at the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard cleaning equipment; reach, carry, push and or pull with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Generally the job requires 50% walking and 50% standing.
MENTAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; and interact with school district staff, parents, students, the public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work in a typical school environment, and the noise level is moderate with varying levels throughout the day. The job is performed indoors and outdoors under various temperature variations.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
In accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local law, the Shorewood School District does not discriminate against any District employee or applicant for employment in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits and other aspects of employment on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency), ancestry, creed, color, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, transgender status (including gender expression, gender identity and gender nonconformity), or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship status, arrest or conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of a lawful product off school premises during non-working hours, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious or political matters, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. As used in this policy, the term discriminate includes harassment on the basis of any of the foregoing factors. Subject to and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with a disability, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship to the District. The District accommodates the religious practices of an employee to the extent required by law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Business and Human Resource Coordinator, at (414) 961-2853 or
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$26.00
  • $27.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
School Work Location:
In person