Custodian - Second Shift

Join our team as a Custodian!

Home to more than 1,600 students, the Pelham School District is composed of Pelham Elementary School serving preschool through grade 5, Pelham Memorial School serving students in grades 6 through 8, and Pelham High School serving students in grades 9 through 12. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment as well as a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. Our students, teams, and schools are all #pelhamproud! Supported by administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help us reach our goals: to help all students know they belong, improve students' academic performance, and make Pelham one of the best places to work through an excellent workplace culture.

About the Position:

This position is based at Pelham Memorial School. Under general supervision, the successful candidate is responsible for keeping the premises of the school building and grounds in a clean and orderly condition to support the education, extra curricular and co-curricular programs of the school district. The applicant must be reliable and be able to follow instruction. Snow removal is an essential function (requirement) for all custodial positions in the District. Physical and essential functions of this role are outlined below.

Perform custodial duties as outlined in the Pelham School District Facility Maintenance Plan including, but not limited to:

• Maintaining appearance and cleanliness of floors, carpets and common areas which may include: washing, stripping, waxing, vacuuming, shampooing, mopping, polishing and/or scrubbing.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions and supplies in restrooms and kitchen areas in each assigned building.
• Wash and scrub walls, ceiling, lavatory fixtures, windows, drinking fountains, drains, lights, light fixtures and painted surfaces.
• Remove spots, fun and graffiti from floors, walls, woodwork, furniture, carpets and fixtures.
• Clean, dust and polish woodwork, furniture, glass and other items.
• Empty and clean wastepaper baskets and other refuse containers.
• Clean whiteboards, chalkboard, trays and erasers.
• Perform repairs of a minor or routine nature in and around each assigned building.
• Remove snow and treat sidewalks and building entrances and other grounds clearing as required.
• Operate power sweepers, polishers, scrubbers, vacuums, snow blowers and other equipment.
• Move and adjust chairs, desks, tables, supplies, furniture and equipment.
• Set and reset classrooms and common areas before and after activities.
• Move, assemble or disassemble tables, chairs, equipment or other items.
• Receive deliveries and distribute to appropriate areas.
• May be assigned to be a Floor Specialist: Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Hard Floor Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning, dust mopping, wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and burnishing of vinyl composite tile (VCT) floors.
• Carpet Care: Vacuum, spot clean, shampoo and extract carpets in classrooms, offices and hallways/stairwells.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain industrial floor equipment including auto-scrubbers, burnishers, vacuums and stripping machines.
• Deep Cleaning Projects: Conduct comprehensive floor restoration projects during evenings, weekends and school vacations (summer break and vacations).
• Safety and Sanitization: Ensure floors are safe to walk on, properly cleaning spills and removing trip hazards. Apply proper disinfectants. Use of appropriate signage while working.
• Setup and Support: Move furniture and equipment in classrooms and halls to prepare for cleaning.
• Reporting: Notify supervisors of damaged floors, safety hazards or equipment malfunctions.
• Monitor performance of equipment and components and alert the Lead Custodian of problems and suggest improvements.
• Maintain security, and monitor/limit access to buildings in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Familiar with and have the ability to execute safe work procedures associated with assigned work.
• Perform other tasks and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, custodial experience preferred. Ability to apply information contained within a material safety data sheet as it relates to hazardous materials. The successful candidate will have the ability to lift up to 50-lbs frequently and over 50-lbs on occasion. Additional physical requirements include but are not limited to: bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling. This role will utilize sufficient written and verbal communication skills from time to time.

What We Offer:

Our full-time team members are offered a comprehensive employment package that includes competitive pay, sick and vacation leave, 2 health plans including a 100% District paid plan, dental coverage, STD/LTD/Life/AD&D coverage, 403b plan, paid holidays and more!!

Selection Process:

Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work! Our selection process typically includes an initial interview followed by an interview with school administration and the Superintendent of Schools. The final step in our hiring process is recommendation to the School Board.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.