Custodian (NCECBVI - Nebraska City) - ESU 4

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Variety of experience and training with custodial and light maintenance-related responsibilities
• Possess a valid Nebraska driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic technology for communication; cleaning products and the safety regulations related to the job position; and operation of facility equipment and tools.
• Basic skills related to problem solving, organizational, time management, organization and communication skills; self-motivated and self-starter; flexible; anticipate and initiate work; and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform routine tasks independently; operate a personal computer in order to complete all functions of daily operations and communication related to the job position; coordinate with other professional and support staff in providing a clean and safe environment; and physical ability to lift and work while standing.
• Completion of required training, including but not limited to: State of Nebraska Defensive Driving Course; Pupil Transportation Training/Permit; CPR Certification and Suicide Prevention.
• Represent ESU 4 and the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired in a professional manner in dress, attitude, and actions.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• Complete routine work in cleaning the NCECBVI facility/campus, and perform basic maintenance duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform daily job duties and routines under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
2. Provide general sanitizing and cleaning duties such as dusting, cleaning restrooms, window washing, collecting trash, and floor maintenance such as sweeping, vacuuming and shampooing carpeting, wet mopping, and stripping/waxing floors of classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and offices.
3. Clean, sanitize, and polish drinking fountains, sinks, plumbing fixtures, door handles/knobs, toilets and restock supplies.
4. Perform "deep cleaning" duties during summer months, student breaks, and as requested during the school year.
5. Assist with routine duties related to the cleanliness of school vehicles (washing, vacuuming, etc).
6. Assist with general facility upkeep duties such as painting, meeting room setup, and other facility projects as requested.
7. Collaborate with staff to keep cleaning supplies stocked and available.
8. Assist with laundry throughout the facility.
9. Assist with mowing, weed eating, snow removal, leaf pick-up, and other outdoor activities as requested.
10. Assist with general maintenance duties (i.e. changing light bulbs, minimal plumbing, tasks that require use of basic hand tools, etc).
11. Report safety concerns and/or malfunctions of equipment, to be addressed by the supervisor(s) and/or safety committee.
12. Participate in professional development/in-service training and meetings as appropriate/required.
13. Willingness to assist with pupil transportation as requested.
14. Other duties as assigned.

SALARY:

• Based on experience and education

WORK AGREEMENT:

• Approximately 241 work days per year (July through June)
• Designated work days to conduct various duties such as snow removal and/or deep cleaning projects when NCECBVI is closed for breaks.

WORK HOURS:

• Work days/hours may vary depending on school year calendar and summer schedules/activities, inclement weather, construction projects, and emergency situations.

Applications will be open until the position is filled; information can be found on the ESU 4 website: https://esu4.mysmarthire.com/jobs/. Any questions regarding the application process can be directed to:

Dr. Tanya Armstrong, Superintendent
NCECBVI
824 10th Avenue
Nebraska City, NE 68410
402.873.5513