Custodian/Janitor

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools is looking for Custodians. If you are interested in working as a custodian, please contact Jeff Thornton for more information at 810-591-3220.

School Custodian

Job Purpose and Focus

To provide staff and students a safe, attractive, clean and efficient place to learn and develop and insure that building equipment and grounds are properly maintained. The employee shall devote his/her entire time to the care of the school property within the assigned. The employee shall take every precaution for the protection of the property. The employee shall serve as an advisor to the Supervisor of Operations on matters pertaining and limited to, safety, maintenance of the districts buildings, grounds and equipment. Job tasks may differ depending on the season.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

▪ High school diploma or equivalent

▪ Excellent personal hygiene

▪ Excellent attendance record

▪ Basic attributes for all custodial positions: self-motivated, dependable, a positive attitude towards people and pride in the cleanliness and overall operation of the building assigned.

▪ Knowledge of the operation of cleaning equipment and use of cleaning supplies.

▪ Knowledge of the proper operation of powered and non-powered grounds equipment and basic grounds equipment maintenance skills

▪ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form

▪ Knowledge of and adherence to all district requirements and Board of Education policies

▪ Ability to meet deadlines

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

▪ Work with standard custodial chemicals and finishes for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting

▪ Perform scheduled full cleaning assignments

▪ Dust mop floors and dust rooms

▪ Clean sinks, urinals and stools

▪ Wash classroom windows and doors

▪ Replenish and cleans soap and paper dispensers

▪ Wash boards, desks, chairs, walls, tables, and other room surfaces and furnishings

▪ Clean and wash lockers

▪ Vacuum areas as needed with various vacuum cleaners, including a backpack vacuum

▪ Perform all other light housekeeping chores

▪ Maintain floors including floor finishing and floor machine operation

▪ Remove trash and re-lines receptacles

▪ Change light bulbs

▪ Assist in summer building clean up as directed by the Supervisor of Operations

▪ Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

Employment is through Genesee Educational Consulting Services. Rate of pay starts at $13.52/hour, increases to $14.30/hour at 90 days and then $15.34/hr. at one year.

Work Environment

The employee must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform heavy physical work both in and out of doors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, use a variety of hand and power tools; lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Must be available for regular standby assignments and emergency overtime as required.

Evaluation/Performance Measurements

Custodial workers will be evaluated bi-annually. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:

▪ Attendance record

▪ Human interactions

▪ Equipment, machinery, materials, and tools utilization

▪ Verbal, mathematical aptitude as required by job duties

▪ Participation in specific training or workshop opportunities

▪ Demonstration of interpersonal, time, conflict, and stress management skills

▪ Production and efficiency related to job duties

Intent and Function of Position Descriptions

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.

All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate, in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $13.52 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a criminal history background check?

Experience:

• Custodians: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person