SEDGWICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PART-TIME CUSTODIAN
Anticipated Opening 24-25
Job Summary
Sedgwick Elementary School seeks a Part-Time Custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance duties at our school, which currently serves around a 100 students from pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade in the Town of Sedgwick Maine. Sedgwick is a beautiful coastal community just east of Penobscot Bay along the Eggemoggin Reach. Bordered by the towns of Brooklin, Penobscot, Blue Hill, Brooksville, and Little Deer Isle, Sedgwick is at the heart of the Blue hill Peninsula.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
- Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
- Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
- Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
- Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
- Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
- May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to the supervisor.
- May assist or perform snow removal activities, lawn mowing and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand verbal instructions.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
- Ability to operate lawn mower and other related equipment.
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Ability to understand written and verbal communications.
Requirements
-Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift at least 50 pounds.
-Must be self-motivated and demonstrate a positive work ethic.
-Must be dependable and able to work without direct supervision.
-Ability to work as part of a team and maintain positive relationships with co-workers.
-Cleaning experience and experience using floor machines is a plus.
-Strong communication and collaboration skills
-Criminal History Record Check
Benefits
-Competitive compensation based upon experience and current collective bargaining agreement
-Professional development opportunities
-Supportive work environment
-Monday-Friday, set hours TBD
How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply. Please submit all necessary materials to the SU76 Central Office, Susanna Schober-Schaum: sschaum@su76.org
Application Requirements
-application form fully completed
-resume
-cover letter
-copies of Maine certification
A valid Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) Approval will be required of a successful candidate. However, it is not a requirement to have completed prior to the application process. See links below for more information about obtaining CHRCFor further direction on Maine Certification through the DOE.
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