Burlington School District's Property Services department has an immediate opening for an experienced custodian. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude and good time management skills. A Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. Preferred qualities include knowledge of floor refinishing, cleaning chemicals, and industrial equipment.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Custodian at the Burlington School District works to provide a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff in which to teach, learn, and grow. Custodians will work within school buildings to prepare rooms for the beginning of each school day, upholding district standards of sanitation.

Custodians report to the Director of Property Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Selects appropriate equipment and supplies and sweeps and/or dust mops classrooms and corridors daily.
2. Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
3. Maintains lavatories in a clean and sanitary condition. Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors, walls and partitions, cleans and deodorizes washbasins and other lavatory facilities. Refills towel, tissue, soap containers, etc.
4. Washes windows, inside and out.
5. Dust all school furniture and flat surfaces.
6. Changes light bulbs as necessary.
7. Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
8. Cleans all chalkboards.
9. Sweeps walkways, keeping them free of debris.
10. Participates in snow removal program by shoveling snow, or spreading chemicals, sweeping or as otherwise directed.
11. Performs minor, job-related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
12. Cares for heating, lighting, ventilating, and plumbing systems in their area of responsibility.
13. Collects and disposes of trash, scrap, and garbage and recycles materials.
14. Reports all instances of vandalism and items in which require repairs or service to the Director of Property services, or designee.
15. Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:

1. Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience:

1. Minimum Required: Demonstrated aptitude and ability to meet responsibilities, outlined above

• List Specific Skills And/Or Abilities Required:

1. Ability to maintain a valid State Driver's license.
2. Ability to use brooms, brushes, mops, power-operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, shampooers, wet vacuums, liquid waxes & degreasers, dust absorbers and other custodial supplies.
3. Ability to read and write at an acceptable level.
4. Ability to use and care for building service equipment and supplies according to written and oral instructions.
5. Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently, and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations.
6. Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
7. Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
8. Ability to work as part of a team.
9. Ability to perform work requiring moderate to heavy labor.

In addition to great health benefits and paid time off this full-time position starts at $16.50 - $18.50 per hour (plus applicable shift differential currently at $1.30 per hour). The hours for this 2nd shift position are primarily from 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm Monday through Friday during the school year. Hours and work location are subject to change at any time to reflect facility needs. Must be able to pass a background check. E.O.E

Primary Location:
Property Services
Salary Range:
$16.50 - $18.50 / Per Hour
Shift Type:
Full-Time