Dassel-Cokato Public Schools is looking for a full time custodian. Under the supervision of the director of buildings and grounds, would perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition, and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, staff, visitors, and others as necessary.

Working schedule would be 8 hours/day, 12 months/year.

Duties

Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
Replaces light bulbs.
Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling programs.
Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school breaks.
Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

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

Safety Requirements

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with others.
Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits per Local 284 union contract.

Dassel-Cokato Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

FLSA Status : Non - Exempt

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