Custodian - Substitute

Position Type:
Custodial & Maintenance/Custodian

Date Posted:
3/15/2024

Location:
Upper Moreland School District UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Custodian
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Custodial & Warehouse Supervisor (1st Level) / Facilities Director (2nd Level)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) - Service Employees International Union Local 32 BJ District 1201
Schedule: Substitute
Hourly Rate: $18.90/hour

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

SUMMARY:
Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the assigned facility and performs light maintenance as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
(Other appropriate duties may be assigned.)

• Maintains cleanliness of assigned bathroom areas as well as replenishment of supplies including, but not limited to, soap dispensers, toilet paper dispensers and paper towel dispensers as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains assigned areas including but not limited to emptying trash, dusting, sweeping, mop/wet mopping, washing surfaces on a daily basis as assigned.
• Utilizes power equipment including but not limited to, scrubbers and waxing equipment to provide heavier cleaning assistance as assigned.
• Secures facility as assigned.
• Light painting as assigned.
• Provide set up assistance including chairs, tables etc, as assigned.
• Shovel/salt walking surfaces surrounding the facility as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of the outside area surrounding the facility as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of two years of prior work experience as a custodian
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions.
• Ability to report to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl for a period of 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work independently and maintain security of the building
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
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• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.

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