Job Description

Schedule: 5 days / week (Monday - Friday), 8 hours / day, 12 months / year

Hours: 6:00am � 2:30pm or as assigned (hours & break hours may vary)

Benefits & Pay Schedule: According to Master Agreement

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide custodial, grounds, and operational support for the District to provide a clean, safe, and healthy learning environment for students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grounds & Outdoor Maintenance

• Maintain District grounds, including mowing, edging, trimming trees and shrubbery, weed control, debris removal, overseeding, and aerating.
• Clean sidewalks and steps.
• Remove snow and ice from walks, stairs, and parking lots.
• Maintain and prepare athletic fields.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems.

Operational Coverage & Specialist Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for a building custodial operation in the absence of a building Head Engineer.
• Deliver District inter-office mail deliveries when required.

Cleaning & Upkeep

• Clean, scrub, mop, dust, vacuum, or sweep floors, stairs, classrooms, kitchens, gyms, locker rooms, libraries, offices, commons, hallways, restrooms, and other designated areas. (While assuming the responsibilities for a Head Engineer)
• Respond to emergency cleanup situations. (While assuming the responsibilities for a Head Engineer)
• Keep District grounds/shops clean and well-maintained; restock shelves with supplies.
• Maintain building and grounds security: lock/unlock buildings as necessary and perform other security tasks.
• Assist with event setup.

Program Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and overseeing daily completion of grounds activities.
• Monitor and execute work orders based on timing of need, facility use, and personnel schedules.
• Ensure that all safety standards are met.
• Submit requests for repair of equipment after troubleshooting or attempting repair.

Meetings/Trainings

• Attends meetings and trainings as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Special Class Boiler's License within 12 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license.

Experience:

• Previous grounds and/or custodial or other related experience preferred.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

• Knowledge of proper lawn care, trimming, and marking of athletic fields.
• Knowledge of snow proper removal techniques.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.
• Ability to properly operate and maintain buildings and grounds equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to employ proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to manage email, work order system software, and HVAC system software.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral formats with District staff and community members.
• Organizational and time management skills including prioritizing duties to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to safely work with cleaning and grounds products.
• Ability to follow all health and safety practices.
• Ability to follow established routine with ability to vary sequence of duties as needed.
• Basic mechanical repair abilities.
• Knowledge of applicable district policies/procedures.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software Required:

• Operates grounds equipment including snow removal and lawn maintenance equipment.
• Operates hand tools, pallet jack, desk/table movers and ladders.
• Operates computer, hand held radio, and district phone system.
• Operates work order system software.
• Operates HVAC system software.

Supervision of Other Employees:

• This position provides supervision and work direction to building custodial staff when performing the duties of the building Head Engineer in their absence. At all other times, the position does not provide direct supervision to other District employees.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Position involves lifting, walking, pulling, stooping, climbing, crawling and kneeling.
• Position involves extended periods of time on feet.
• Position involves frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts 75 � 100 pounds.
• Position involves occasional climbing of ladders.
• Position involves occasional repetitive motion & hand dexterity in performing tasks.
• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.

Mental Job Requirements:

• Position includes organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Position involves attention to detail.
• Position includes operating equipment that requires concentration.
• Position includes handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Position involves flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
• Position includes coordinating groups to overcome obstacles of time constraints.
• Position includes varying workload.
• Position involves coordination of manual dexterity with visual attention (eye-hand coordination).

Working Conditions:

• Position works around dirt, dust, chemicals and fumes.
• Position involves occasional exposure to blood/bodily fluids.
• Position involves exposure to noise and extreme temperatures.
• Position involves occasional exposure to heights, confined spaces and mechanical equipment/moving parts.
• Position includes travel between buildings.
• Position may include varied duty hours during the week.
• Position includes evening, night, and weekend hours.
• Position may include overtime hours.

Job Outcomes:

• Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.
• Provides a clean, safe, comfortable environment that supports the educational activities and programs of the District.
• Helps to promote safety and prevent accidents.
• Assists in securing building to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Identifies and reports maintenance problems.

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants interested in this position must complete an application online by visiting our district website at www.bhmschools.org.> District> Employment> Current Openings & Online Application. If you previously applied with BHM Schools and wish to update your application materials, login to AppliTrack and select 'edit.' If you need technical support please visit applitrack.com/apphelp for answers to frequently asked application questions or 'submit a request' to AppliTrack for assistance with your application.

Thank you,

Human Resources