Custodian

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience

Forefront Healthcare is looking for Custodians for a school district in Eastpointe, MI. We are growing quickly, and it is very exciting! Come make an impact and join the team!

Dayshift shifts/Afternoon Shifts 

WE HAVE AMAZING BENEFITS:. Benefits include: (Full-time employees eligible) **Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan (retirement plan), PTO

**You are subject to the following conditions of employment:

Background Check, Drug screening, fingerprint screening.

Must be fully vaccinated

JOB SUMMARY:

Custodian cleans and maintains the school building and grounds sets up equipment for special events and assists school personnel with work requests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Cleans assigned areas of the building. Assists with general cleanup of the school. Does emergency cleaning as needed.

· Inspects, maintains, and may make minor repairs on the heating and cooling systems, boilers, and electrical, mechanical, and sound equipment.

· Changes air filters as needed.

· Maintains and may repair custodial equipment (including equipment for grounds upkeep).

· Maintains and may repair school fixtures and furniture. Assembles furniture.

· Assists students by opening or repairing lockers, changing locker combinations, opening doors, letting down baskets and bleachers, etc.

· Cares for the grounds, including watering, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming the lawns, picking up trash, and removing ice and snow when necessary. Operates lawnmowers, tractors, and other related equipment.

· Prepares and maintains athletic fields and gym floors. Installs and maintains athletic equipment. Assists in refinishing the gym floor.

· Sets up equipment for special school events or programs and cleans up afterward.

· Works with the public on community functions held at the school--setting up equipment, assisting with crowd control, cleanup, etc.

· Assists the cooks with heavy lifting and other tasks. Assists with cafeteria cleanup and waste disposal. Cleans up spills.

· Assists in maintaining the security of the building, which may include locking and unlocking the building, performing weekend and holiday building checks, and maintaining the fire and burglar alarms. On-call for emergencies or to open building.

· Checks emergency lights and fire extinguishers.

· Stocks supply shelves and distributes supplies (books, paper, etc.) throughout the school. Checks incoming shipments and signs for supplies.

· Assists school personnel with work requests and errands.

· May assist with building scheduling, inventory, or other paperwork.

· Opens classrooms for substitute teachers, students, community schools, etc.

· May be requested to call the district to request repairs and to assist district maintenance workers with repairs.

· May be required to assist in maintaining inventory of school supplies.

· Assists in maintaining order.

High School diploma or equivalent

· Three (3) months of experience related to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· District custodial training certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Ability to read and write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

· Basic understanding of cleaning and sanitation procedures.

· Knowledge of emergency procedures.

· Knowledge of SDS.

· Ability to use or repair small and medium equipment and machinery.

· Ability to use small office equipment and computers.

· Ability to maintain property and inventory. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Heavy work: Exerting up to, and/or up-to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability