Custodian Maintenance 3 (54246)

Under direct supervision, the Custodian/Maintenance position is a Teamsters Union Local 120 position at MHSL responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and professional environment for employees, students and visitors.

Key duties of this position include cleaning and disinfecting, removing waste and recycling and restocking supplies within assigned building/areas to maintain a clean, safe work environment for the campus community. The Custodian/Maintenance position requires attention to detail, reliability, and adherence to established safety procedures. The Custodian contributes to the School’s mission by helping ensure the School remains orderly, sanitary, and ready to support the delivery of academic courses and activities.
 

Union Salary and Benefits: The full-scale wage for the Custodian position is $27.22 per hour. New employees will be hired with a 90-day probationary period. At the start of the probationary period, wages are reduced by $2.00 per hour from the base classification rates. Employees will receive a $2.00 per hour increase after a 90-day probationary period.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Custodial and General Cleaning

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables.
• Wet mop floors and stairways.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain restrooms, including replenishing towels  and bathroom supplies.
• Vacuum, clean, and extract rugs and carpet.
• Clean and maintain walls, boards, light fixtures, air handling units, blinds, ceilings, and interior/exterior glass.
• Dust and clean various types of windows and ceiling fixtures.
• Spot wash walls to remove splash marks, fingerprints, and other marks.
• Clean or access areas such as the tops of blinds, windows, doors, ledges, and other elevated surfaces.
• Identify and escalate potential problems and areas requiring special cleaning.
• Provide emergency cleanup services as needed.

Furniture, Space, and Event Support

• Move and arrange furniture and furnishings as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and takedown of spaces for special events.
• Assist with office and special moves as needed.

Supplies, Equipment, and Inventory

• Maintain organization of supply areas and equipment.
• Document inventory and request additional supplies as needed.
• Ensure proper use, handling, labeling, and storage of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment.

Facility Security and Maintenance

• Secure facility interior and exterior entrances and report security or facility issues to the appropriate entities.
• Document and report repairs, violations, pest control needs, and other facility concerns.
• Perform minor repair and painting of walls, ceilings, and trim.
• Install pictures, mirrors, and other fixtures as needed.

Grounds and Exterior Maintenance

• Monitor and maintain the interiors and exteriors of school facilities.
• Ensure grounds and exterior areas are clear of debris and litter.
• Collect and transport waste materials to designated areas.
• Perform grounds cleanup, salting, and snow and ice removal as needed.
• Operate motorized equipment as needed, including snowblowers, lawn mowers, buffers, and similar equipment.
• Prepare and fertilize soil; plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, and related landscaping.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates effective oral, written, and active listening skills.
• Communicates effectively and follows verbal and written instructions.
• Interacts courteously, tactfully, and respectfully with students, staff, families, visitors, and members of the public.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other individuals.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Establishes work priorities and manages time effectively to complete assigned duties.
• Follows established procedures and completes tasks independently with appropriate direction.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely operate basic custodial equipment, tools, and machines.
• Recognizes actual or potential hazards and takes appropriate precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follows established safety procedures and properly handles and stores cleaning products, chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills, including the ability to use email, internet browsers, calendar systems, and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.
• Maintains high standards of ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises appropriate discretion when handling sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED
• At least one year of maintenance, custodial or housekeeping experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional years of maintenance, custodial or housekeeping experience.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted, transport and stock supplies and materials, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders to clean or access areas for cleaning and repair
• Ability to lift arms overhead.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment as needed including snowblowers, lawn mowers, buffers, etc.
• May be on call for snow removal and may work under adverse weather conditions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

• This is an in-person role requiring repetitive movements and extended periods of standing and walking.
• The primary shift is from 1:30pm -10pm Mon- Fri. Some daytime and weekend hours may be required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.