Night Custodian - Conference Center

About the Employer

Job Goal(s)

The overall job goal of the night custodian is to accomplish routine building cleaning, event set-ups and perform minor building maintenance.

Location of Work

VBISD Conference Center 490 S Paw Paw Street Lawrence, MI 49064

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Experience

A minimum of one year of custodial experience is preferred.

Knowledge in Custodial and Maintenance Work

Knowledge in custodial and maintenance work; including standard cleaning materials, equipment and methods.

Physical and Mental Capabilities

Possess physical and mental capabilities in memory, attention to detail, following directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating and organization.

Communication Skills

Ability to communicate and work well with other employees and customers.

Equipment Operation

Ability to operate various types of cleaning, garden and snow equipment.

Physical Demands

Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stand for long periods of time or work from heights.

Maintenance Skills

Ability to perform minor maintenance repairs, routine preventative maintenance, clean equipment and replenish supplies. Possess skills and knowledge of wall repair and painting.

Physical Abilities

Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs.

Work Schedule

Possess a valid driver's license and flexible work week (may be required to switch a week work day with a weekend day).

Cleaning

Sweep, mop and scrub floors and other surfaces, clean, renovate and renew floor surface finishes, vacuum, spot clean and extract carpets, as necessary. Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim and related furnishings. Wash and clean light fixtures, replace light bulbs/tubes as necessary. Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, as directed.

Snow Removal

Sweep or shovel snow from steps, roofs and walks at building entrances and salt icy steps and walk, as necessary.

Waste Management

Collect, bag and dispose of trash.

Security

Lock and unlock doors and windows to classrooms and offices, secure buildings when facilities are not in use and guard property against fire, theft and illegal entry. Turn off unnecessary lighting.

Sanitation

Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms and showers. Wash all interior and exterior glass, including framed pictures, partitions and doors.

Reporting Discrepancies

Immediately report building and ground discrepancies to the maintenance supervisor or his/her designee (i.e. HVAC, and/or security system not working properly, roof leaks, broken windows or doors, outdoor lighting failing to operate).

Maintenance and Equipment Operation

Report items that require repair to the 1st shift building supervisor. Follow a written work schedule. Assist with event set-ups and tear downs. Work from ladders or scaffolding. Maintain and operate all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.

Safety and Teamwork

Perform all assigned duties in a manner which contributes to the safety and well being of the staff and building occupants. Help others when time is available; building a sense of teamwork.

Supervision

Perform all custodial/maintenance duties assigned by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment

As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Application Information

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD's website at www.vbisd.org under employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.

Position Status

Position is open until filled.

Internal Application

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.