MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Building Custodian

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly

REPORTS TO: Custodial Manager and Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISES: Not applicable

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS:
This position is a 260 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Vacation, personal business days, holidays, and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE:
This position is on the hourly, nonunion grade D scale. $14.2624-$17.5321 per hour.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:

The Building Custodian for the MAISD facilities ensures a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. Under the direction of the Custodial Operations Manager, these positions will perform standard cleaning duties, unique cleaning duties related to the needs of the various MAISD programs, operate industrial floor machinery, and manage the physical setup for district meetings and events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Properly and appropriately disinfect high-touch surfaces, restrooms, and classrooms daily.
For building placement, sweep, mop, and vacuum assigned zones.
Respond appropriately to Biohazard clean up as needed.
Perform set up and break down of conference areas, classrooms, and community spaces as requested. This includes moving tables, chairs, and podiums according to layouts and restoring rooms to their original state.
Proficiency in operating and maintaining floor machines (auto-scrubbers, buffers, and carpet extractors) to preserve and clean all floor surfaces.
Collect and remove trash and recycling; maintain exterior waste areas.
Monitor facility safety and ensure all points of entry are secured at the conclusion of the shift.
Keep walkways clear of debris, snow, and ice to ensure safe building access.
Must be able to use the district computer systems and must be able to effectively communicate with custodial team members, all staff, and guests.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: High school diploma or GED.

2. Must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting as required by the Michigan Revised School Code.

3. Ability to follow instructions from the Custodial Operations Supervisor and interact politely and professionally with all students, staff and guests.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work in a flexible fast moving environment.
Ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to communicate and process with peers to provide the best environment possible.
A patient, compassionate, and professional attitude when interacting with adults and students who may have emotional or behavioral challenges.
Ability to adjust to changing schedules, emergency situations, and the specific daily needs of the school environment.
Ability to exercise good judgment in identifying potential health hazards or safety issues involving special needs equipment, and reporting them to administration.
Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, staff, and students with various communication methods.
Knowledge of cleaning machinery and equipment with the ability to fix and solve basic problems.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, cleaning products, and proper, safe handling procedures to ensure a healthy environment.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:

A MAISD Organizational Support Employee Skillfully Demonstrates:

Understanding the Organization:

• Business Insight: Keeps up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends within the MAISD and public education

• Customer Focus: Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations

• Financial Acumen: Understands the meaning and implications of key financial indicators

Making Complex Decisions:

• Thoroughly weighs the risks and benefits of different solution options in a timely manner

• Actively seeks input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions (separates opinions from facts)

• Considers ethical factors and impact on all stakeholders in the decision-making process

Taking Initiative:

• Quickly and decisively takes action in fast-changing, difficult, and unpredictable situations

• Actively seeks and secures unique resources

• Continuously seeking to improve processes and procedures

Building Collaborative Relationships:

• Proactively develops relationships with a wide variety of people

• Ability to find common ground and ensure that all feel heard

Being Authentic:

• Keeps confidences

Being Flexible and Adaptable:

• Adapts style to fit the specific needs of others

• Serves as a source of confidence in unique situations

NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds (essential for moving conference furniture and handling supplies). Constant standing and walking; ability to bend, stoop, and reach throughout the shift. Physical stamina to operate heavy floor machinery and move furniture repeatedly.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT:

Custodial Operations Supervisor

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work may be performed in school buildings.

EVALUATION:

Employees in this classification are evaluated according to current Board policy.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:

Travel may be necessary between buildings as needed.

PAY STRUCTURE:

This position is on the hourly, nonunion grade D MAISD salary scale.

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at (231) 767-7213.