Job Description

DUTIES:

1.Work under the direction of the Senior Custodian performing regular duties of a Junior Building Custodian as it pertains to the cleaning and up-keep of the school building and surrounding grounds.

2.In the event of a Senior Custodian's absence, may be asked to assume responsibility and be in charge of building, equipment, supplies, mechanical systems and supervision of custodial staff.

3.Is available for overtime, emergency call backs or any necessary building inspections.

4.Participates in all work such as daily cleaning of floors, walls, windows, toilets, furniture, cleaning and shampooing of carpets; stripping, waxing, and buffing of floors and any other custodial work assigned by the Senior Custodian.

5.Performs heavy manual labor including climbing ladders, emptying trash, shoveling snow, sanding, up-keep of outside grounds, lifting and moving furniture, supplies, equipment, etc.

6.Provides assistance needed to ensure safe and effective building operations.

7.Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment as assigned by the Senior Custodian.

8.Prepares building for scheduled events and approved permits.

9.Provides quality customer service for those using building.

10.Limits access to building to authorized personnel.

11.Locks doors, closes windows, sections off the building, and activates security alarms.

12.Ensures nothing is removed from the building without permission from a supervisor, the School Principal, Facilities Operation Administrator or his designees.

13.Reports vandalism, mechanical malfunctions, broken windows or doors, and other building damage to a supervisor and/or the School Principal.

14.Performs minor upkeep such as changing light bulbs and replacing ceiling tiles.

15.Keeps grounds and entranceways free from litter and debris.

16.Provides assistance needed to maintain security of building.

17.Performs routine maintenance including replacing air filters; adjusting/changing belts; tightening loose screws, bolts, and nuts; and lubricating and greasing machinery and equipment.

18.Complies with all requirements of energy conservation measures and equipment; ensures all energy conservation mechanisms are activated and monitored.

19.Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

20.Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Demonstrated ability to maintain an effective working relationship with the Principal, school staff, City departments, public, contractors, and other building users.

2.Strong organizational skills and interpersonal relations skills.

3.Able to use a computer.

4.Demonstrates effective and reliable work habits.

5.If the school is equipped with a pool the candidate must be able to obtain all Aquatics Facility Operator Certification.

6.Show willingness to learn new skills.

7.Possess a valid Driver's License and owns a working vehicle.

8.Currently working as a Springfield School Custodian.

9.Must be City of Springfield resident.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Reach out to Valerie Williams, the Senior Administrator of Talent and Diversity Development at williamsv@springfieldpublicschools.com. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O'Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 01103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O'Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.

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