Assistant Helper Jobs in Midvale, UT (NOW HIRING)

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Teri Cooper, Principal, at (385)-646-4798 or email tcooper@graniteschools.org
Hours per week: up to 10 (multiple positions available)
Rotating shifts with other sweepers. Hours: 3:30-5:30 M-F

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.  Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Summary
Provides assistance to students, teachers, custodians and administrators. Performs assigned tasks such as, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and removal of garbage. May also assist in grounds care, building maintenance, cleaning, and moving of equipment. May help with building security by locking/unlocking doors when requested and do final lock-up of building at night including turning on security systems.  Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
Essential Functions

• Assists with routine maintenance of school and district buildings.
• Cleans offices, classrooms, and hallways.
• Removes garbage.
• Fills soap, paper towel, toilet paper and other dispensers.
• May remove graffiti and repair other acts of vandalism.
• Assist in restricting access by locking and unlocking doors.
• Performs other outside maintenance.
• Cleans up garbage, repairs furniture, lockers, doors, and small equipment.
• Involved with security of building after hours.
• Turns on/off security and locks/unlocks the building.
• Performs duties in a manner to maintain an 80% or higher VEKTR inspection. 

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned*

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Needs to know how to operate and maintain basic cleaning equipment.
• May perform minor adjustments to equipment.
• Must understand basic use of age appropriate cleaning solvents and their proper application.

 
Required Education and Qualifications
Minimum age requirement is 14.
High school diploma or GED preferred if over 18.
Must pass a background check if over 18 years old.
Required Prior Experience
No prior experience is required.
Assigned Decision Making
Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by supervisors. Must take direction well and be able to work within specific guidelines. Makes suggestions, but must be willing to follow directions.
Interactions with Others
Interacts positively with students, teachers, principals, custodians, and other district personnel.  May also interact appropriately with parents, counselors, and police agencies.
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Working Environment
Works inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather. May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students. Must receive proper training from the head custodian when working with cleaning chemicals and must be handled properly.
Physical Requirements Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. 
  Note:  The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.