Lead Day Custodian 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

The Birmingham Public Schools is seeking full-time Custodians :

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains a courteous, friendly and business-like relationship with staff and district stakeholders.

2. Cooperates with maintenance and facility staff to schedule activities and repairs.

3. Assure that custodial equipment is properly used, cared for, stored, and maintained

4. Make minor repairs and/or secure repair of custodial equipment.

5. Perform additional work including and folding laundry at district laundry service operations.

6. Assistant with filling staffing needs at other buildings in district as needed.

6. Responsible efficient and proper use of all custodial building supplies and equipment.

8. Communicates daily with Custodial Supervisor.

9. Responsible for assisting with custodial assignments as a result of normal scheduling, absenteeism, special activity or projects.

10. Assists with disinfecting if COVID cases are identified in buildings.

11. Complete cleaning tasks as assigned.

The list is not intended to be all inclusive and other work may be added or deleted by the manager.

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate selected will possess the best combination of the following preferred

qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Record of outstanding attendance, punctuality and work ethic.

3. Ability to give and receive oral and written instructions.

4. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with administrators, teachers, colleagues, and supervisors

5. Outstanding customer service skills in order to work effectively with district staff, administrators and stakeholders.

6. Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.

7. Ability to work well with the public and outside groups

8. Attend both Asbestos Awareness and Chemical Safety in-services.

9. Ability to handle a multitude of issues/responsibilities with minimal supervision.

10. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet required deadlines.

11. Must have computer proficiency to use email, complete online training modules and use FS Direct/SchoolDude to process work orders as needed.

12. Physical requirements include:

· Ability to work on a ladder changing ceiling tiles and light bulbs below 10’.

· Ability to mow and maintain courtyards at building assigned

· Ability to remove snow at building entrances and on walkways at building assigned.

· Ability to arrive earlier than assigned shift during the winter months to ensure sidewalks are clear of snow and salted 1 hour before the start of school.

· Must be able to lift up to 25lbs and push cleaning carts and other equipment.

· Must be able to stand, walk and regularly ascend/descend stairs for 90% of work shift.

· Ability to reach above the head and below the waist.

WORK HOURS

Mid shift, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. Ability to work overtime as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person