Permanent Custodian

Permanent Custodian

ESS Permanent Custodians are responsible for the repair, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of all district facilities and grounds; their mission is to maintain the schools' physical facilities in a condition of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

Perform all activities that are custodial in nature and deemed appropriate by head custodian/administration before, during, and after school hours and during school vacations

Check and secure building at beginning and end of shift, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building; turn on lights at the beginning of the day, turn off lights at the end of the day; set security alarms accordingly if applicable; lock all doors and gates after use at the end of the day

Raise, lower, and properly store the flag

Clean rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards

Sweep, mop, buff, strip, and wax floors

Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds

Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, sills, and glass surfaces

Replace light bulbs as needed

Set up and break down chairs, tables, and equipment in cafeteria, meeting rooms, and functional rooms

Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn)

Perform grounds-keeping duties, clear litter and debris and maintain grounds

Receive deliveries and assist in unloading trucks and storing supplies

Deliver supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building

Empty recycling baskets and wastebaskets, pick up and remove trash, replace trash bags

Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all storage areas

Restock toilet paper, soap dispensers, and hand towels as needed

Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedures

Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS Physical Demands

Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear

Squat, stoop or kneel, reach with arms above the head, and reach forward

Use hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on ladders

Bend or twist at the neck and trunk

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails, and unloading trucks

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as salt and bulk furniture

Push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, and scrubbing machines

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Qualifications:

Preferred but not Required: High School Diploma/GED

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.