Custodian/Maintenance Technician

Custodian/Maintenance Technician

Job Description

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Classified, Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Level: High school degree or GED.
• Certification or Licensure: Must maintain at all times during employment an unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license and a satisfactory driving record that meets requirements of Board policy.
• Experience Desired: Custodial and maintenance experience preferred.
• Employee Characteristics: Cooperation; Attention to Detail; Integrity; Concern for Others; Self-Control; Stress Tolerance; Initiative; Confidentiality

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO: Chief Administrator

REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS:

• Monitor building security and safety by performing walk-throughs with the Chief Administrator or designee.
• Perform basic repairs (e.g., light bulbs, door hardware, plumbing fixtures, paint touch-ups).
• Conduct routine inspections of building systems (HVAC, lighting, plumbing) and report issues.
• Monitor building grounds for upkeep, including snow/ice removal or minor landscaping as needed.
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks and coordinate with outside contractors when necessary.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Notify supervisors concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using carts or hand lifts.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snow shovels, snow blower and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Clean equipment, such as glassware and metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, and power cleaning equipment.
• Spray insecticides when necessary.
• Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
• Develop and maintain a positive, professional rapport with co-workers, students, and patrons who visit the building.
• Adhere to the code of ethics for non-certificated staff. The Custodian must serve as a positive role model for staff and students.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Administrator, Business Manager, Special Education Director, or Special Education Administrative Assistant.

TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS:

• Basic computer skills
• Word processing (Microsoft Office)
• Google Drive
• Email applications
• Messages
• Accountability software
• Electronic and print copyright
• LINQ – employee portal

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Public Safety and Security—Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Chemistry—Uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Mechanical—Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Building and Construction—Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in minor repairs.
• Equipment Selection—Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Time Management—Managing one\’s own time and the time of others.
• Equipment Maintenance—Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Instructing—Teaching others how to do something.
• Judgment and Decision Making—Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Trunk Strength—The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without \’giving out\’ or fatiguing.
• Extent Flexibility—The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Static Strength—The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Vision—Far and Near Vision: The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and to see details at a distance.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material—Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. This includes inspecting facilities to determine repair or replacement needs.
• Performing General Physical Activities—Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. This includes applying cleaning solvents, arranging decorations or furniture for banquets or social functions, cleaning or waxing floors, cleaning rooms or work areas, maintaining physical building or grounds of property, moving or fitting heavy objects, painting walls or other structural surfaces.
• Handling and Moving Objects—Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates—Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. This includes attending staff meetings.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work—Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships—Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions of the Custodian position include: (1) regular, dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Never

0%

Occasional 1-32%

Frequent

33-66%

Constant

67+%

Standing

X

Walking

X

X

X

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

X

Manual Dexterity Activities

X

X

Driving

X

Lifting 50 Pounds

Lifting 200 Pounds

X

X

Carrying 20 Feet

X

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Inside offices and throughout the school buildings.
• Exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to chemicals and solvents.

EEO/Accommodations: It is the policy of ESU 7 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, military and veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Chief Administrator. This position is subject to a veteran\’s preference for those who qualify. Please see the policy at www.esu7.org.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #7
2657 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
Main: (402) 564-5753
Fax: (402) 563-1121