Custodian - 7.5 hrs/day
Davenport Community Schools
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CUSTODIAN - 7.5 HRS/DAY @ GARFIELD ELEMENTARY
HOURS: 3:15 PM - 11:15 PM (except during break periods, then day shift)
INTERNAL BIDS THRU 5/27/26 @ 4:00 PM.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (WE WILL HIRE EXTERNALLY IF NO SUCCESSFUL INTERNAL BIDDER): Open until filled.
New Hire: Entry Level Rate $17.84/hr. Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit, please refer to the Salary Schedule established by the bargaining unit.
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
Closer Responsibilities
- Trash removal
- Cleans restrooms
- Cleans all surfaces
- Vacuums all areas- hard & soft surfaces
- Repositions furniture correctly
- Dust/vacuum ceiling vents
- Vacuum upholstered furniture
- Assist with deep cleaning during break periods- stripping, scrub & recoat, cleaning restrooms, glass, and furniture.
- Removes snow.
- Minor grounds keeping
- Lawn mowing
- Assist with delivery of supplies
- Properly maintain equipment
- Reports maintenance issues to Head
- Properly use and maintain equipment per owner's manual and or direction from maintenance staff
- Operates all energy consuming devices in the most efficient manner striving to attain maximum energy conservation
- Make minor repairs to equipment, building, furniture, hardware, windows etc..
- Reports major repair problems to head custodian and maintenance department
- Responsible for closing and securing building
- Must establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with teachers, students and fellow employees
- Must treat fellow workers with respect and facilitate a non-hostile work environment
- Performs other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV X Yes No)
- Have physical ability to lift and carry 56 lbs.
- Have the physical ability to climb an eight-foot ladder and perform custodial tasks
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed,