Position Title: Night Watchman
Department: Building & Grounds
Building: Highland Park High School
Reports To: Principal, Building Manager & Watchman Supervisor
Hours: Weekends and Holiday's
Deadline: Open until filled:
Pay: $19.75/Hr

SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the Principal, Building Manager and Watchman Supervisor, the person in this position is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for all occupants of the buildings.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma required.
Some training and/or experience with building security is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Welcome patrons and assist them as needed.
Monitor all facilities such as but not limited to exits, windows, doors, offices, gyms, pool, penthouse, filter room, boiler room, etc.
Off hour monitoring of outdoor areas, including parking lots and fields.
Monitor students and ensure safe and appropriate behavior.
Observe and monitor internal and external traffic.
Manage problematic issues with diplomacy.
Assist those utilizing facilities.
Contact Maintenance when problems arise.
During winter months monitor conditions of drives, lots and walks, and report any snow/ice concerns to grounds person on call.
Report incidents to police and/or supervisors when necessary.
Deters inappropriate student behavior through high visibility in student areas and the development of positive student interactions.
Refers students who violate school rules to the Deans’ Office.
Performs other duties which may from time to time be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with students and adults in a positive manner.
Ability to resolve and/or deescalate tense or volatile situations.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
Possess common sense, problem-solving skills and reasoning ability to appropriately deal with day to day instruction and supervisory situations.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues that supports a cooperative work environment.
Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of employee, student and other sensitive District information.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Computer knowledge for accessing information or screening visitors to the school or district activities.
Ability to learn and operate new software security systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, speak, and listen. In addition the employee may occasionally be required to bend, twist, reach and climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral and distant vision. Ability to work in an office environment, sitting, standing, light lifting, filing, operating office machines and computers, communicating with staff and others. Occasional lifting, otherwise non-demanding office activities. Must be able to drive district vehicles.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students including taking actions that prevent or stop disruptions or fights involving students and/or adults.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.