Food Service Custodial - Ox Bow and West Side - Concord Community Schools

In each Building- 4 hours a day (School Year Employment)

Concord Community Schools

59040 Minuteman Way, Elkhart, IN 46517

Phone: (574) 875-5161

Fax: (574) 875-8762

Persons in this position may perform any of the essential duties defined below.  However, this position description does not define all potential duties related to this position, and persons may be asked to perform other duties in support of the Corporation’s mission.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Position Title:  Food Service Custodian
• School/Department:  Designated School
• Supervisor:  Kitchen Manager
• Terms of Employment:  Per Classified Conditions of Employment

Primary Function:

To maintain assigned buildings and resources so that the environments are clean, orderly, and safe.

Essential Duties:

• Dust, sweep and vacuum, and mop, cafeteria, kitchen,  hallways, and all other assigned areas and resources.
• Remove and dispose of trash.
• Keep assigned areas free of litter or clutter.
• Assist in the preparation for special activities and events.
• Respond and tend to accidents and other unforeseen events that require clean up, general repair, or other custodial or maintenance service.
• Monitor and report to supervisors when areas or resources are in need of repair.
• Monitor and report any hazards or concerns that pose a threat to students, staff, and others.
• Adhere to all regulations regarding cleaning products, cleaning methods, storage of materials, and the care for and disposal of supplies and trash.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications and Characteristics:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Some prior experience in a custodial and maintenance position is preferred
• A positive, people-centered, and solution-focused attitude towards duties and students, staff, and others
• The ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with others
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to adhere to required safety expectations and procedures
• The ability to operate necessary equipment and tools such as vacuum cleaners, floor cleaners or scrubbers
• The ability to use a variety of cleaning products as regulated
• The ability to lift and manipulate objects up to 50 pounds
• A willingness to tend to unforeseen events
• The ability to identify and problem solve custodial and maintenance-related issues
• A past record clear of criminal activity and child abuse or neglect

Working Conditions:

 The duties of this position are performed in an educational environment.  Persons are required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, and lift and manipulate objects up to 50 pounds without restrictions up to 125 pounds.  Persons are required to use hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate tools and controls, reach objects above the head with arms and hands, climb ladders, push and pull equipment, and move furniture.  Specific vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, and depth perception.  Noise levels in the working environments may be moderately loud or loud.  Occasionally, persons are required to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

 Concord Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal and state laws.