Custodian - Class 18

pnbsp;/p pstrongPosition Title:/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Custodian - Class 18/p pnbsp;/p pstrongFLSA:/strong nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Non-Exempt/p pnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/p pstrongReports To:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /strongPrincipal/Director of Public Facilities or designee/p pnbsp;/p pstrongTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:nbsp;nbsp; /strong12 month (260 days) with benefits and salary in accordance the SEIU Local 888 collective bargaining agreement./p pnbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Start Date: Immediate Start Date/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Shift: MON ndash; FRI 2:30 PM ndash; 11:00 PM/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Summer Hours: 6:00 AM ndash; 2:30 PM or 7:30 AM - 4:00PM/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Hourly rate: $24.06674 - $28.0686 plus 6% differential during the school year. (FY25 rate, will increase upon complete FY26 negotiations)/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Starting salary: Class 18 Step 1- $50,058.82 minus differential/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Seasonal snow stipend: $600 per the SEIU contract/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Annual Clothing Allowance: $150 allowance per the SEIU Contract/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Benefits include:/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Vacation - 2 weeks accrued annually after the first year of employment/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Sick- 2 weeks annually/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Personnel ndash; 16 hours/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Health/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Dental/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Life/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"FSA/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Vision/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"Longevity/p p style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/p p style="font-weight: 400;"span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"Town Retirement/Pension/spannbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pnbsp;/p pstrongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/p ul liHigh School diploma or sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in this job description. Must have a valid driverrsquo;s license. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal record check (CORI), Sexual Offender Registry (SORI), SAFIS finger printing and a pre-placement medical exam with drug screening./li liDemonstrated knowledge and expertise in modern cleaning methods including basic methods for cleaning carpets, floors, restrooms, walls, furniture and fixtures. Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment and safety practices used in custodial work.nbsp; Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment./li liPossess basic computer skills, including ability to perform simple word processing and send/receive email and ability to access internet programs, or willingness and ability to be trained on such items./li liAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writing./li liAbility to perform basic math, understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions./li /ul pnbsp;strong br //strong/p pstrongJob Goal:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /strong/p pnbsp;/p pTo maintain a safe, comfortable and functional environment in all Municipal buildings in a cost effective, customer oriented manner that helps the Department of Public Facilities fulfill its mission of service to its residents and protects the capital investment made by the Town of Lexington.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; strongbr //strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongPerformance Responsibilities:/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pA Custodian is responsible for maintaining a safe and cleanly environment. Responsibilities include the daily cleaning of an assigned area. A Custodian must maintain good relationships with all building stakeholders. Custodians are also tasked with various set ups and break downs for numerous School or rental events and activities.nbsp; A Custodian is expected to report building deficiencies to their Supervisor./p pnbsp;/p ul liPrepares facility for daily operations as may be required (e.g. disarming alarms, lights/HVAC, opening gates, raising flags, sweep/shovel/remove snow and sand walks, building access doors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy. Perform snow removal operations and run associated equipment as needed./li liPerform custodial duties in accordance with Industry standards, including daily, detail and project cleaning (including summer break cleaning for schools). Participate in zone, team and group cleaning methods as deemed most appropriate by the supervisor./li liClean assigned area, using designated cleaning products, hand tools, and power equipment (i.e. floor machines, burnishers, autoscrubbers, vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, grounds equipment and vertical personnel lifts) as directed and instructed by the Department of Public Facilities./li liPerform scheduled duties such as sweeping of floors and stairways; washing, waxing and polishing; cleaning and dusting certain furniture; emptying waste and recycling containers and cleaning restrooms. Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities./li liMop classrooms (wet mop as needed) and dust furniture.nbsp; Vacuum carpeted areas daily./li liClean corridors and stairs after school daily and during work hours when the conditions require/li liScrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily. Check towel, tissue and soap dispensers and refill as necessary./li liWash all windows per cleaning schedule/li liKeep all floors in a clean and attractive condition, including gymnasiums, and in good state of preservation./li liReplace light bulbs and ceiling tiles as needed. Performs maintenance such as painting, cork and white board installations (4x8), Maps, flagsnbsp; and assist maintenance staff as determined by the Director of Public Facilities or designee./li liComply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste/li liMove furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed by the Principal, Director of Facilities or Supervisor/li liRemain on school premises during school hours, and during non-school hours when authorized use of the building and attendance is required by Director of Facilities or DPF Custodial Supervisor/li liReport all repairs or need for building maintenance, as well as vandalism damage of town property to the Department of Public Facilities/li liSecures facilities and grounds daily (e.g. open windows, open/unlocked doors, arm intrusion alarm, turn off lights, take down flags, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to the Town. Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each day and for determining, upon leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and that the alarm system is in working order/li liKeep inventory of supplies and equipment and requisition needed replacements in a timely manner/li liCheck fire extinguishers for charge level and notify the Facilities Department if there is a problem/li liPerform miscellaneous duties such as setting up tables and chairs for special events, providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons/li liSweeps walks and steps and removes litter from grounds. Maintain grounds area around School./li liAttend and participate in scheduled department meetings/li liComplete daily checklist/li liOther duties as maybe assigned/li /ul pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongnbsp;/strong/p pstrongEssential Functions of the Job:/strong/p pMust possess the ability to:/p ol liMaintain an assigned school building, group of buildings or office space in a clean, orderly, safe and secure manner during an assigned shift/li liUse and maintain equipment such as automatic floor cleaning machines, vacuums, carpet extractors, lawn mowers, mops, brooms, shovels, snow blowers, leaf blowers, small hand tools, ladders, personnel lifts, and miscellaneous other cleaning tools and equipment./li liLearn custodial procedures, methods and schedules/li liUse common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner/li liWork cooperatively with others/li liMeet schedules and time lines/li liUnderstand and follow oral and written directions/li liExercise sound judgment/li liWork well under pressure/li liCommunicate and work well with others/li liBe reliable and organized/li liUse computer to request supplies and services/li /ol pExperience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community./p pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status./span/p