Custodial Position

Job description

Central Administration
11 Executive Park Drive, N. Billerica MA 01862 * Tel: (978)-528-7800 * http://www.valleycollaborative.org

Position: Custodian
Reporting to: Facilities Manager
Location: Billerica, MA location
Contract Terms: 260 days, 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Number of Openings: 1
Hourly Rate: $24.00

Valley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. Valley also provides Social Security Administration (SSA), Massachusetts Department of Developmental
Services (DDS), Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
(MRC) programs for Individuals over the age of 18 with special needs. Valley provides a robust pathway for students to continue their careers beyond high school by providing high quality academic, therapeutic, and vocational services to individuals referred by both local school districts and SSA, DDS, MCB and MRC. We provide programming so
Students and Individuals with special needs can reach their educational and/or occupational goals. By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies, Valley programs are able to maintain superior quality at reasonable costs to all those it serves while meeting or exceeding state standards.

Qualifications:

· Hold a High School Diploma.

· Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.

· Demonstrate knowledge of Custodial Routines and Best Practices.

· Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.

· Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.

· Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing, data management, and telecommunications.

· Basic handyman skills preferred.

· Fluency in American Sign Language a plus.

Custodian Responsibilities:

· Efficiently complete custodial routines.

· Communicate with Custodial Manager regarding necessary changes needed to maintain proper cleanliness.

· Specific cleaning duties include: Clean and sanitize all bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, stairways, music room, art room, gym and offices.

· Mopping (dry/wet), vacuuming, dusting, cleaning glass and sills, collecting all trash, clean carpets and any other custodial responsibilities assigned by Custodial Manager.

· Refinishing and waxing floors.

· Painting

· Maintain all equipment.

· Salt, sanding and snow removal.

· Setting up and breaking down lunch tables.

Environmental Demands:
The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

· Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.

· Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.

· Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.

· Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.

· Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior):

· Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.

· Adaptability to perform routine, repetitive tasks within a specific period of time.

· Prioritizes work assignments to be completed within time requirements.

· Must demonstrate a positive and caring attitude toward individuals and staff.

· Must remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet the Collaborative needs.

· This position is classified as an essential personnel position. Valley Collaborative requires that essential personnel must be flexible in their work schedule

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

· Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.

· Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.

· Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

· Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

Valley Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Valley Collaborative Programs are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Central Administration
11 Executive Park Drive, N. Billerica MA 018262* Tel: (978)-528-7800 * http://www.valleycollaborative.org '
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Custodial Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person