Custodian

2 weeks ago

Chester, PA, United States Chester Upland School District Full time
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
5/16/2024

Location:
District-Wide/ Multiple Locations

The Chester Upland School District is a midsized, urban public school district serving the City of Chester, the Borough of Upland and Chester Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Located between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware, the District educates about 2,700 students in grades Pre-K - 12. Though faced with challenges, Chester Upland's proud history and the feeling of "C-Pride," long associated with the District's highly successful sports and cheerleading programs, remains alive and well.

Mission: The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.

The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland school's career and college ready The C.O.R.E. is the foundation for which our district stands:

C- Children First: The well-being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.

O- One Chester Upland: With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.

R- Reimagining: Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.

E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, to maintain school buildings and building and grounds in orderly, neat, safe and operable condition.

Essential Job Functions
  • Report to a Custodian Lead who is responsible for the direction of house keeping services in the facility.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure.
  • Sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
  • Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
  • Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.
  • Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
  • Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
  • Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
  • Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
  • Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within sixteen feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including saws, drills, routers, planers, sanders, jointers, and stationary power equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of fundamental tools, materials, practices, maintenance, methods and procedures in the carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
  • Knowledge of building code conformance standards for carpentry, plumbing, electricity, electrical installation, and repair.
  • Knowledge of occupational safety and health laws and regulations.
  • Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
  • Ability to describe orally or in writing maintenance or repair problems as needed.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and resolve electrical or electricity issues.
  • Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Safety Requirements
  • Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used.
  • Wears appropriate safety gear.
Travel Requirements
Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
  • Ability to withstand heights and work in crawl spaces.
  • Typical risks associated with using tools of the trade.
  • Occasional strenuous physical work.
  • Occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
  • High school diploma required
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Must possess valid driver's license
  • Five or more years in custodial services
  • Three or more years in a supervisory capacity
  • The following are required:
    • PA Criminal
    • PA Child Abuse
    • FBI clearances
    • Physical including TB Test
  • Proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

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