AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.
CLASSIFIED VACANCY
POSITION: On-Call Custodian
LOCATION: District Locations
PAY RANGE: CD-1 Range, $19.53 per hour
CALENDAR: As Needed
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
DISTRICT OVERVIEW:
Rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice make Mapleton Public Schools a destination district for both families and staff. In 2006, Mapleton challenged the traditional delivery of education by introducing schools that are small-by-design. Standards-based instruction is offered through the lens of engaging education models, including EL, International Baccalaureate, Big Picture, STEM, Performing and Visual Arts, Project-based Learning, Young Adult, and online
In Mapleton’s full-choice system, families select their school based on how their child likes to learn, not where they live. Mapleton serves more than 6,700 students – from toddlers to young adults – in unincorporated Adams County, Thornton, and north Denver. With an unyielding commitment to academic success and personal growth, Mapleton is committed to raising expectations by removing obstacles to learning and supporting all students in achieving their dreams.
According to a recent community survey, parents/guardians are proud that their children attend Mapleton Public Schools and believe Mapleton schools are full of highly skilled and compassionate staff. Students view the quality of their education as favorable, and most students say they enjoy coming to school.
For more information about Mapleton Public Schools please visit our website.
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation, security, and basic maintenance of the assigned school building, grounds, and equipment. Ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment for students, staff, and the public. Promote safety, health, and comfort of students and staff in District facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clean building including classrooms, locker rooms, restrooms, offices, and hallways by removing trash, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, buffing, cleaning carpets, washing windows, and scrubbing floors. Complete minor maintenance work.
- Assist staff, public, students, teachers, and community groups using the building during assigned shift. Answer questions; respond to requests, and/or direct individuals to appropriate people or building areas.
- Change light bulbs and filters; clean heating/cooling vents; inspect and adjust boilers for proper pressure settings; routinely examine water/air pipes and facility roof and structure for damage and leaks; and perform minor repairs to building, furniture, equipment, includes changing ceiling tiles. Report building maintenance repairs to immediate supervisor and/or appropriate maintenance department.
- Assure building security by locking/unlocking doors at appropriate times, recognizing and correcting unsafe security conditions, or reporting condition to appropriate personnel or authorities.
- Set-up for school programs, meetings, assemblies, special events, and after-hours functions as requested. Move and set-up computers, public address system, audio-visual equipment, furniture, and lighting as needed.
- Assist with routine grounds duties including picking up trash; removing snow, ice, and gravel; and cleaning outside windows, doors, and lighting.
- Respond to emergencies such as fire alarms, broken pipes, electrical shorts, and fires. Assist building staff as needed during emergencies to assure student and staff safety.
- Perform seasonal, summer, and project cleaning as planned and assigned by supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
High School Diploma or equivalent
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: - Basic oral and written communication skills.
- English language skills.
- Basic problem-solving skills.
- Operating knowledge of basic custodial equipment preferred at hire, required within 3 months of entering position.
- Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: - Valid Colorado driver’s license
- Criminal Background check required for hire
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, and evaluate. The employee is frequently required to analyze, compute, synthesize, use interpersonal skills, and compile. The employee is occasionally required to copy, coordinate, instruct, and negotiate.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS