Custodian 1

Park Rapids Schools is seeking a Full-time, year round, Custodian for the 2024-2025 school year, beginning August 26th, 2024.  This shift will be 3pm – 11:30pm at the Park Rapids High School during the school year, 6:30am – 3pm in the summer time with the flexibility to adjust hours. Candidates should have the ability to work in a team environment, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Park Rapids Schools is committed to the development of positive learning environment for all our students.

Welcome to Park Rapids Area Schools! We are a progressive district seeking out motivational staff to take our programs to the next level. Park Rapids schools have a history of vision and excellence which is summed up by our mission: “Preparing today’s learners for tomorrow’s challenges.”

Park Rapids Area Schools is located in Park Rapids, the county seat for Hubbard County. The population of Park Rapids in 2020 was 4,059 with a total county population at 21,783. Park Rapids Area Schools includes 4 schools that serve 1693 students ranging from grades PK through 12. In addition the school district has an active Alternative Learning Center that serves approximately 40 students and a Community Education that serves over 7,000 community members on an annual basis.

Park Rapids boasts the Headwaters of the Mississippi River as well as over 400 area lakes. More information on Park Rapids and the surrounding areas can be found at www.parkrapidsdowntown.com or www.parkrapids.com or https://heartlandlakes.com/. 

Job Description;
Section I: General Information

Position Title:
Custodian
Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME

Immediate Supervisor’s Position Title:
Facilities Supervisor
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Supervisory Responsibility:  N/A

Pay Equity Points Assigned:
Date Board Approved:
 

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, the Custodian performs environmental service tasks, cleaning and maintenance of school buildings, minor mechanical repairs, and support services for day and evening school activities. This position assists in providing a safe, clean learning environment for students, staff, and faculty.
 

 
Section II: Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

• Assists with storage duties and setting up for events

1. Assists in freight unloads and placements.
2. Removes trash from buildings
3. Sets up and takes down bleachers, tables and chairs for various events.

• Performs cleaning duties

1. Scrubs and cleans fixtures including toilets, mirrors, wash basins, urinals, commodes, etc.
2. Sanitizes and cleans drinking fountains
3. Dusts furniture, walls, window sills and other woodwork; clean windows.

• Maintains supplies

1. Maintains and fills tissue and towel dispensers.
2. Maintains soap and sanitizer dispensers in restrooms and classrooms.

• Performs upkeep of floors

1. Sweeps, strips, buffs, waxes or dust mops assigned areas.
2. Cleans carpet using maintenance machinery.

• Examine facilities on a regular basis, monitoring for maintenance repair and safety needs.

1. Maintain clean and unobstructed entryways, hallways, and sidewalks during shift.

• Responsible for safe condition of swimming pool, performing water tests, cleaning filters and refilling the pool as necessary, but only when applicable licensure allows the assignment of these duties.
• Prepare & monitor building premises for various activities and events occurring in the building. Assist participants with resolving their issues and needs.
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of boiler, monitoring boiler pressures and temperatures daily, when applicable licensure allows this assignment.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as needed.

 
Section III: Work Requirements and Characteristics

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum education required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following:

Required Education/Training (Choose One)

Less than high school diploma
Degree Information:
N/A

X
High school diploma or GED

1 year college
2 years college
Major Field of study or degree emphasis:
N/A

3 years college
4 years college

1st year graduate level
Essential knowledge:

• Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and guidelines,
• Knowledge of tools applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of operation of all equipment required in performance of the job.
• Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of the application, use and proper storage of all chemicals used in performance of the job.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
• Knowledge of floor and carpet care.

2^nd year graduate level

Required Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/Training:
Experience with vacuum cleaners of various types, carpet extractors, sweepers, floor scrubber- both manual and riding, burnishers, cleaning chemical and disinfectants are desired.

License/Certification
Identify licenses/certifications required upon hiring:
None- except where required. CPO/Pool and boiler license.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work
Skilled in:

•  Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and building staff.
• Following assigned custodial schedules and assignments in accordance with department standards and requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use tools and cleaning equipment applicable to trade.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to use a variety of cleaning techniques utilizing appropriate chemicals and cleaning equipment.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Indication according to essential duties/responsibilities.

Employee is required to:
Never
Occasionally
1-33%
Frequently
34-66%
Continuously
66-100%

Stand
x

Walk
x

Sit
x

Use hands dexterously
x

Reach with hands and arms
x

Climb or Balance
x

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl
x

Talk or Hear
x

Taste or Smell
x

Physical (Lift & Carry):
Up to 10 pounds
x

Up to 25 pounds
x

Up to 50 pounds
x

Up to 75 Pounds
x

Up to 100 pounds
x

More than 100 pounds
x

*Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.