Hamilton Community Schools has an opening for a part-time full-year (12-month) custodian at the Middle School and invites hardworking self-motivated individuals to apply for this position. The Custodian provides general custodial/maintenance services for the district and reports to the Custodial Services Supervisor and Building Principal.

REPORTS TO: Custodial Services Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt

STARTING DATE: ASAP
WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time full-year (20 hours per week) 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm during the school year. Start time will be earlier in the summer.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: Hamilton Custodial/Maintenance Association (HCMA)
PAY SCALE: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement ($17.57/hr Base) plus $1.50/hr night premium for hours worked 3:00 pm and after. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

• Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors and other surfaces.
• Cleans, renovates, and renews floor surface finishes.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings.
• Cleans whiteboards, board rails, and erasers.
• Washes/cleans light fixtures.
• Moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Sweeps or shovels snow from steps, roofs, and walks at building entrances and salts icy steps and walks as necessary.
• Collects, bags, and disposes of trash.
• Locks/unlocks doors and windows to classrooms and offices.
• Turns off unnecessary lighting.
• Cleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms, and locker rooms.
• Washes all interior and exterior glass including framed pictures, partitions, and doors.
• Reports items that require repair.
• Follows written work schedule.
• Coordinates work with the Master Custodian, Custodial Supervisor, and/or principal.
• Assists with the operation of school heating plant and equipment.
• Guards property against fire, theft, and illegal entry; maintain building security.
• Works from ladders or scaffolding.
• Maintains and operates all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Does emergency cleaning as needed (e.g. blood, vomit, burst water pipes, etc.).
• Vacuums, spot cleans and extracts carpet as necessary.
• Performs all assigned duties in a manner that contributes to the safety and well-being of the staff and buildings.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, supervisor, administrators, and school community members.
• Promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities/training when necessary.
• Performs all other custodial/maintenance duties assigned by supervisors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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.

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required, college or trade school classes preferred.
• Possess good habits, character, and attendance records.
• Be neat in appearance.
• Detail oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Be able to speak, read and write at a level of proficiency that permits satisfactory job performance.
• Demonstrates dependability and promptness
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards
• Provide a foundation for integrity, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, and teamwork  
• Be capable and demonstrate the establishment and maintenance of harmonious, effective relationships with staff, supervisors, students, and the community.
• Possess experience in custodial and maintenance work to carry out the assigned duties preferred.
• Possess a willingness to learn new job skills.