Central Office Custodian/Cleaner

Madawaska School Department: Central Office Custodian/Cleaning (Part Time)

About the Madawaska School Department
The Madawaska School Department serves students in grades PreK-12 in Madawaska, ME, the most Northeastern town in the United States, and one of the stops on the SCMA Four Corners Tour.  The district has two (2) schools, the Madawaska Elementary School (PreK-6) a 2000-01 Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, and Madawaska Middle/High School (7-12), the 16th Ranked High School in Maine, according to the US News and World Report. 

To learn more about our schools, we highly encourage all potential applicants to view our Recruitment Brochure.

Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities and Safety, performs general cleaning and maintenance at the Central office for 1.5 - 2 hours a day (8-10 hours per week). Option for morning shift before 7:30am or afternoon/evening shift after 4:30pm.   

Performs related duties and general cleaning/custodial work as required.

Essential Functions

• Mopping/Cleaning floors
• Vacuuming rugs
• Maintaining bathrooms
• Dusting
• Emptying garbage cans
• Recycling 
• Shredding documents 
• Maintaining kitchen area
• Etc.

Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses cleaning tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, etc. 

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks, when needed.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with central office staff and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office environments.
• Potential exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, etc.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.