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Pine River-Backus Schools has an opening for a full time custodian.  This position works the evening shift during the school year and day shift when school is not in session.  Hourly wage is $19.12.  An additional $.50 per hour stipend is paid when working evening/night shift.  Benefits include group health and life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, paid vacation, 403(b) match and a state pension plan (PERA). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Title:   Custodian
Job Summary:  Provide custodial support for the School District buildings, grounds and equipment in order to provide a clean, safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.
Essential Functions:
Perform general cleaning of buildings and grounds

• Cleans, scrubs, strips, seals, waxes, buffs, vacuums or sweeps floors, stairs, classrooms, gyms, libraries, offices commons, hallways, restrooms and other designated areas.
• Responds to emergency cleanup situations.
• Performs routine upkeep on equipment.
• Keeps the custodial/maintenance room clean and well maintained.
• Replaces fluorescent and incandescent lighting as needed.
• Maintains building security.  Secures building, tests and resets fire alarms.  Locks and unlocks building, as necessary.
• Unloads school supplies and equipment.  Restocks shelves with cleaning supplies.
• Performs routine grounds upkeep including mowing, snow removal, picking up garbage and keeping entrances clean and free of obstruction, as needed.
• Sets up building and grounds for sporting events, board meetings, and other events as directed by supervisor.
• Cleans all areas of building in summer months as directed by supervisor.
• Performs related work as assigned. 

Critical Skills/Expertise
Physical Involvement:  

• Position involves lifting, pulling, stooping and crawling.
• Must be on feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Occasional climbing of ladders.
• Occasional repetitive motion in performing tasks.

Mental Involvement:

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Abiltiy to respond to changing technology.
• Exercises a high level of confidentiality in handling District information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Flexible and willing to undertake a variety of tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Position works around dirt/dust, chemicals.
• Exposure to blood/bodily fluids.
• Proper lifting technizues and caution must be used in handling materials to ensure the safety of the employee.
• Exposure to outdoor temperatures.
• Occasional exposure to heights, confined spaces and mechanical equipment/moving parts.

Supervision of Other Employees:  None
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:  High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:  Previous custodial experience preferred, but not required.
Special Knowledge or Skills:  Ability to safely work with cleaning products.
Equipment, Machines, Tools, Electronic Devices, Software:

• Operates hand tools and ladders.
• Operates cleaning equipment including buffers, carpet cleaners and floor machines.
• Operates grounds keeping equipment including lawnmowers, field marking equipment, weed eaters, weed cutters, shovels and rakes, as assigned.

Job Outcomes:

• Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, employees and community members.
• Maintains a positive attitude in dealing with others that contributes to the overall public relations of the school district.
• Provides a clean, safe, comfortable environment to make the students and staff proud of their school.
• Helps to promote safety and prevent accidents.
• Assists in securing building to prevent vandalism and theft.