Building Custodian (2 positions) at Fitchburg School District

Building CustodianDepartment: School Building MaintenanceReports to: SBM Facility Manager & Site-Based Building AdministratorWorks under the direction of the Building Senior CustodianQualifications: High School diploma or equivalentAbility to fluently speak read and write English;Ability to use technology (computer cell phone);Ability to learn the use of tools techniques equipment and procedures required in the care of municipal school buildings;Ability to take direction be self-motivated and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner;Ability to lift 75 pounds;Ability to walk and stand for long periods;Ability to work effectively with teachers support staff.Civil Service Occupational Code Information: Series 1642 (Municipal Class Book 1974)This series includes positions which provide supervise or administer the custodial and minor maintenance functions for schools and other municipal public buildings and their appurtenances (grounds walks lawns shrubbery). Primary duties are cleaning housekeeping and operating and maintain low pressure heating lighting and ventilating systems. Maintenance duties are semiskilled and do not require journeyman trade or craft knowledge. Also included are positions which are responsible for maintaining order and safe-guarding occupants in addition to the custodial and housekeeping when the latter are primary.Typical duties performed are cleaning dusting sweeping washing buffing and waxing floors washing windows changing light bulbs policing grounds sweeping walks cutting laws removing snow and ice caring for custodial equipment emptying wastebaskets removing trash operating low pressure heating and ventilating systems ordering custodial supplies and making minor repairs to buildings equipment heating lighting ventilating and plumbing systems.Job Summary: Under the direction of the Senior Custodian the Building Custodian is responsible for the overall cleanliness sanitation security safety and maintenance of the assigned facilities buildings grounds and equipment.Chain of Command: Employee works under the general supervision of the site-based Building Administrator and the School Building Maintenance Facilities Manager. Receives direction from the Senior CustodianSupervisory Responsibilities: NoneEmployment Environment: Working conditions may involve occasional exposure to loud noises or a combination of unpleasant elements such as odors chemical fumes dust smoke heat cold oil dirt or grease. Duties include work under conditions when outdoor weather conditions are poor. Work may involve general cleaning occasional work at heights or in confined or cramped quarters or work around machinery and its moving parts. Work may also involve completing several unrelated tasks within a relatively short period of time.Occupational Personnel Risks: Essential job functions regularly present the potential risk for injuries which could result in loss of time from work. Examples of injury include burns from chemicals fire severe muscular strains from working with heavy materials and/or cleaning equipment falls from heights in excess of three feet and illness from exposure to communicable diseases. Special safety precautions training or protective clothing such as gowns coats gloves glasses hard hats or safety boots is required.Duties/Job Functions:Responsible for opening and closing of school and associated buildings. Including but not limited to unlocking/locking doors turning off/on alarms raising and lowering of flags operating required lighting conduct opening walkthrough ensuring building safety and functionality prior to student occupancy. Closing ensure for the security of buildings closes and locks windows and doors.Performs custodial cleaning of an assigned route and assists in general cleaning throughout the school as directed.Perform cleaning and monitor the bathrooms throughout the day to ensure health and safety standards are upheld. Follow Universal Precautions and sanitation procedures when handling the cleanup of bodily fluid spills. Unclog plumbing and waste traps (toilets urinals and sinks) as needed.Performs restoration and maintenance of flooring.Maintains custodial equipment and reports broken equipment to the Senior Custodian.Maintains and may make minor repairs to school fixtures as well as furnitureMoves and assembles furniture within the assigned building. Setup and breakdown for games events and meetings.Assists in the removal of snow and ice by operating snow blowers shovels spreaders for the clearing of walkways and stairs to maintain safe entry into buildings. Employee may be required to report to work before during and after serious inclement weather.Maintains communication with the Senior Custodian. Submits issues to the Senior Custodian for work order submissionCompletes building based work orders and assignments issued by the Senior Custodians to include cleaning area assignment minor repairs and special assignments.Ensures building wide cleaning operations are carried out.Informs Senior Custodian of needed custodial supplies.Performs daily checks of all mechanical spaces sprinkler control rooms and boiler rooms within assigned area and reports any unusual conditionTake immediate reasonable action (if safe to do so) to control and limit damage by fire or flood.Replace needed lightbulbs remove and replace non-asbestos ceiling tilesReplace classroom air filters as directedBe familiar and utilize AHERA reports when carrying out duties throughout the buildingAttend and complete department required training.May be required to operate lawn mowers string trimmers hedge trimmers to maintain building appearances.Responds to security and fire alarm calls appropriatelyCarries a radio while on duty for communication within the building.Member may be directed to perform other custodial duties as required to meet the needs of the school district.The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.This series includes positions that provide supervise or administer the custodial staff and minor maintenance functions for schools and other municipal public buildings and their appurtenances (grounds walks lawns and shrubbery). Primary duties are cleaning housekeeping and operation and maintenance of low-pressure heating lighting and ventilating systems. Maintenance duties are semiskilled and do not require journeyman trade or craft knowledge. Also included are positions that are responsible for maintaining order and safeguarding occupants in addition to the custodial and housekeeping duties when the latter are primary.The aforementioned job title is authorized for use in the Building Maintenance Series. The title definitions include illustrative duties and are not all-inclusive.Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and theFitchburg Education Association(FEA).HOURS: 10:00 am - 6:00pm or2:00 pm - 10:00 pmCompetitive and comprehensive health benefits are offered through the City of Fitchburg; offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.Notice of Non-DiscriminationThe School Committees policy of nondiscrimination extends to students employees and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age or disability in admission to access to employment in or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources 376 South Street Fitchburg MA 01420 Key Skills Construction Experience,Facilities Management,HVAC,Automotive Diagnostics,Construction Management,Maintenance,Quality Management,Geometry,Property Management,Supervising Experience,Commercial Cleaning,Google Suite Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1