Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/CustodianDate Posted: 10/3/2024Location: Delone Catholic High SchoolJob Description School Maintenance/Custodian (2nd Shift) Full-Time 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM School: Delone Catholic High School City & State: McSherrystown, PA FLSA Status: Non-exempt Nature of Position: The job of Custodian was established for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for students, staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events; and performing minor repairs and preventive maintenance; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure. Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Any or all of the following duties many be assigned;
- Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.
- Cleans school facilities for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment at the school.
- Completes employer required training for the purpose of maintaining current knowledge regarding specific job and/or diocesan, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures and laws.
- Distributes supplies, equipment and/or mail for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties and/or locations.
- Executes minor repairs (e.g. assembles furniture, changing ballast, plumbing, locks, windows, ceiling tiles, filters, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
- Informs students, staff, and visitors for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
- Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying/reporting necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
- Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
- Prepares facility for daily operations for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
- Provides assistance to others to schedule the facilities for the purpose of ensuring facility usage is accurately scheduled and providing assistance and information to those requesting use of facilities.
- Helps respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning physical and educational environment.
- Secures facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to the district
- Services job-related machinery/equipment (e.g., adjusting, cleaning, and oiling vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, buffers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining equipment in good working condition. Also changes brushes, pads, rollers, etc. on equipment.
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
- Works under direct supervision using standardized routines.
- Provides information and/or advises others and operates within a defined budget.
- Utilizes some resources from other work units as required to perform the job's functions.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.
- KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; and safety practices and procedures.
- ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; and working as part of a team. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Physical requirements: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting up to 30 pounds unassisted for the purpose of lifting equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks, occasionally may need to lift up to 75lbs, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing using ladders and/or scaffolding for the purpose of cleaning, changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 90% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Educational Requirements:
- Job related experience is desired and less than high school GED acceptable.
- Valid PA Driver's License required and Evidence of Insurability.