School Custodian

Job Description
School Custodian
Part-Time
City & State: Carlisle, PA
School: St. Patrick School, Carlisle, PA

Payroll Grade: 9 FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Nature of Position: The job of Custodian (Day or Night) was established for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility for students, staff, and the public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events; performing minor repairs and preventive maintenance; and minimizing property damage, loss, and liability exposure.

Reports to: School Principal.
Supervises: None

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Any or all of the following duties may be assigned.

• Arranges furnishings and equipment to ensure adequate preparation for meetings, classroom activities, and special events.
• Cleans school facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, restrooms, lunch rooms, halls, carpets, removes graffiti, windows, walls, gyms, bleachers, stage, locker rooms, sidewalks, grounds, etc.) 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, procedures, and laws.
• Distributes supplies, equipment, and/or mail (e.g., fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, packages, furniture, TV/VCR carts, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties and/or locations.
• Executes minor repairs (e.g., assembles furniture, changes ballast, plumbing, locks, windows, ceiling tiles, filters, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Provides students, staff, and visitors with information on activities, safety, and facility maintenance.
• 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, vacuums, mops, etc.) to ensure the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Oversees students assigned to the cafeteria or other duties for the purpose of ensuring students receive appropriate instruction, direction, and oversight while volunteering and/or assigned to cafeteria detail.
• Prepares facility for daily operations (depending on shift) (e.g., opening gates, raising flags, unlocking doors, removing snow, crossing signs, etc.) 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 the 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 maintain a functioning physical and educational environment.
• Secures facilities and grounds (depending on shift) (e.g., lock doors, turn off lights, set alarm, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability to the district
• Attends in-service training (e.g., instruction on blood-borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
• 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 several 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 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.

Other Requirements:

• Job-related experience is desired, and education less than a high school GED is acceptable.
• Valid PA Driver's License required and Evidence of Insurability
• CPR/First Aid Certificate, Bloodborne Pathogen Training
• Must be willing to respect the Catholic Church and follow our code of conduct.