Head Custodian

Jefferson Village School is a small, close-knit K-8 community school committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for students. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Custodian to ensure our campus is clean, safe, and well-maintained for our 200+ students and the staff that serve them.Reports to: Building PrincipalQualificationsQualifications CHRC approval Maintain all necessary training requirementsHours: 40 hours per week; typically 6am-2pm Payscale: available upon requestMajor ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with the principal & facilities director on matters related to building and grounds.Implements and executes a routine cleaning schedule for various inspections.Works with the facilities director to maintain reports and inspections and makes them readily available upon request.Keeps a yearly inventory of custodial supplies.Collaborates with others with similar roles across the district:a. Discuss budget planning;b. Find ways to share resources if possible (people, tools, supplies) in order to save money;c. Share best practices in preventing issues and maintaining a highly functional facility; Serve as the building contact for all facilities and maintenance contracted services.Perform repairs when contracted services are not required.Prepares school for special events.Ability to use technology: send and receive emails, use of the photocopier, etc.Able to maintain and operate basic equipment: snowblower, weed wacker, pole saw, autoscrubber, floor stripper, vacuum cleaner, floor buffer, rug shampoo machine, and other equipment as deemed necessary to the job.Ensure that students and staff are learning and working in a safe environment:Walkways are free of snow, and ice is sanded and salted;Clean and disinfect sinks, bathrooms, tables, chairs, water fountains;Trash and recyclable removal inside and outside of the school;Mop, wash floors / clean and disinfect when accidents occur (bloody noses, broken glass, etc.);Keep soap, toilet paper and paper towel dispensers full;Sweep and mop kitchen after kitchen personnel is done for the day;Set up and break down for lunch;Bi-weekly checks of school grounds: trash cans, playground, and ball field inspection - grounds must be free from trash and unnecessary materials.Working ConditionsThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting (50 lbs), carrying, pushing and/or pulling, using ladders when appropriate, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling in order to carry out the objectives of the position.Participates in and documents "certification of hazard equipment" training for proper use of equipment.Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Individuals interested should complete the AOS 93 Non-Teaching application. Application materials can be found at https://www.aos93.org/page/employment.Send Application Materials ToAttn: Janet DelmarJefferson Village School48 Washington RdJefferson, ME 04348