Second Shift Custodian Birmingham Public Schools is seeking a second shift custodian. This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position from 3 pm to 11:30 pm. Major duties and responsibilities include maintaining a courteous, friendly, and professional relationship with staff and district stakeholders. Cooperate with maintenance and facility staff to schedule activities and repairs. Assure that all custodial equipment is used properly, cared for, stored, and maintained. If you have equipment that is not working properly it must be reported (submit a work order). Folding laundry and putting it away. If you have laundry that needs to be completed and has not been picked up you must contact Stevie. Responsible efficient and proper use of all custodial building supplies and equipment. Must communicate with custodial supervisor daily. Responsible for assisting with custodial assignments as a result of normal scheduling, absenteeism, special activities, and projects. Assists with disinfecting if COVID cases are identified in buildings. Complete all tasks as assigned. Outstanding customer service skills in order to work effectively with district staff and administrators. Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment. Ability to work well with the public and outside groups. Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet a deadline. The ability to work to handle a multitude of issues/responsibilities with minimal supervision. Must be able to arrive early up to two hours for snow removal to ensure the walkways are clear before school starts. (on call) Must be able to lift up to 25lbs and push/pull equipment. Must be able to stand, walk and regularly ascend/descend stairs for 90% of your scheduled shift. Must be able to reach above your head and below your waist. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK OVERTIME AS REQUIRED.Birmingham Public Schools custodians are also responsible for the following tasks: Replacing light bulbs 10' and below. FSD/School dude/email. Clean grease traps in the kitchen. Clean clay traps in the art room. Replace batteries in battery-operated dispensers. Plunge toilets, urinals, and sinks. Hydrate floor drains weekly. Utilize pest control measures in accordance with established practices. Mowing, weed whipping, leaf clean-up of courtyards. Snow removal on sidewalks (within 10' of entries at High Schools) steps, ramps, and city walks. Maintain and organize outdoor sheds and equipment (tractors, snow blowers, lawnmowers, weed whips ext.). Raise and lower the American Flag daily. (Afternoon custodian takes the flag down and the day custodian puts the flag up when they open the building). Furniture assembly and adjust desks per request. Set up, break down, and clean lunchroom programs. (Tables must be washed after lunch daily and floors must be swept and run off) There must be 1 custodian in the lunch room at all times to clean up spills, pull trash and maintain the lunch room. Assist with emergency building lockdowns. Provide assistance for fire, storm, and power outages. Ability to operate Guardian and other alarm systems. All buildings must be secured nightly. This includes checking ALL doors and windows nightly. Install pencil sharpeners, classroom flags, tack board strips, etc. Moving heavy items within the building (e.g. pianos, wrestling mats, and refrigerators). Opening of buildings (disarming, walking thru, and correcting issues you see). Minor repair of student lockers and cutting locks. Repairing ceiling tiles, replacing stained ceiling tiles, and re-install displaced tiles. Book and educational material distribution. Receive daily deliveries and deliver parcels from various companies. Minor repair of classroom maps and screens. Pick-up of trash/debris and empty trash containers on district grounds and parking lots (excluding H.S. athletic fields). Rake the wood chips under swings, slides, and other areas of the playgrounds to fill depressions, as needed. Assume all duties assigned in district kitchens. Clean assigned areas.
Qualifications:
The candidate selected will possess the best combination of the following preferred qualifications: 1. High School diploma or equivalent. 2. Record of outstanding attendance, punctuality, and work ethic. 3. Ability to give and receive oral and written instructions. 4. Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with administrators, teachers, supervisors, colleagues, and supervisors 5. Outstanding customer service skills in order to work effectively with district staff, administrators, and stakeholders. 6. Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment. 7. Ability to work well with the public and outside groups 9. Must have attended both Asbestos Awareness and Chemical Safety in-services. 10. Ability to handle a multitude of issues/responsibilities with minimal supervision. 11. Strong organizational skills and ability to meet required deadlines. 12. Must have computer proficiency to use email, complete online training modules, and use FS Direct/SchoolDude to process work orders as needed.
Physical requirements include:
Ability to work on a ladder changing ceiling tiles and light bulbs below 10'. Ability to mow and maintain courtyards at building assigned. Ability to remove snow at building entrances and on walkways at the building assigned. Ability to arrive earlier than assigned shift during the winter months to ensure sidewalks are clear of snow and salted 1 hour before the start of school. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and push cleaning carts and other equipment. Must be able to stand, walk and regularly ascend/descend stairs for 90% of a work shift. Ability to reach above the head and below the waist.
Work hours:
2nd-shift, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. 3:00 pm –11:30 pm. Ability to work overtime as required. Method of application: Apply on Indeed. Birmingham Public Schools Statement of Non-Discrimination: Notice of The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: Executive Director of Specialized Instruction and Student Services, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000.
