Overview:

East Jordan Public Schools is seeking a dependable and hardworking custodian to join our Middle/High School team. This is a full-year position responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

• Full year

• Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:30pm – school year hours

• Monday – Friday, summer hours may vary

• Fringe benefit package – Health, life, vision, and dental insurance along with a pension plan

• Salary based on years of custodial experience

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• Previous custodial and grounds experience preferred but not required

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Comfortable squatting, twisting, bending, and kneeling while using tools and performing maintenance tasks

• Possess working knowledge of the methods, technique, and materials used in custodial work

• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights

• Familiar with operating, caring for, and storing custodial equipment and supplies

Key Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly clean and maintain floors using proper techniques, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, and waxing.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of restrooms, classrooms, offices, and common areas in accordance with health and safety standards.

• Collect and properly dispose of trash and recycling; maintain clean and sanitary receptacles.

• Safely operate, clean, and maintain custodial equipment and tools.

• Perform routine building maintenance and minor repairs to furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

• Identify and promptly report safety, sanitary, maintenance, or fire hazards.

• Follow established cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and chemical handling guidelines.

• Secure the building by locking doors, windows, and gates, and monitoring assigned areas.

• Maintain school grounds in a clean and orderly condition.

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

• Communicate effectively with staff and supervisors and respond professionally to building needs.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a school environment.

 Internal and External Candidates:

Interested candidates for this position may apply by sending a letter of interest to Enos Bacon, at P.O. Box 399, East Jordan, MI 49727 or anachazel@ejps.org.

   Application Deadline: Until Filled

Building:

District

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Must be 18 years of age.

2. Commercial Driver License CDL group B with P & S endorsements

3. Pass DOT physical examination requirements

4. Meet District/Michigan Department of Education competency levels of driving skills

5. Meet Michigan Department of Education (MDE) standards of past driving performance

6. Meet Federal DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements.

7. Complete and pass first aid instruction to include C.P.R.

8. High school graduate or equivalent

Job Resonsibilities:

• Operate all types of vehicles in the fleet to transport pupils

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required

• Familiarity with the geographic service area of the District

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, ordinances, and laws regarding school bus operation

• Alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and abnormal driving conditions. Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required

• Follow established schedules/routes

• Maintain appropriate fuel level of vehicle

• Maintain an acceptable standard of cleanliness of vehicle

• Monitor mechanical condition of vehicle per trip

• Report deficiencies to Mechanic using Daily Inspection Reports

• Drive safely and defensively at all times

• Maintain behavior logs as directed by the Superintendent or his/her designee

• Prepare and submit Bus Conduct Reports to the Superintendent or his/her designee

• May be requested to attend parent meetings by the Superintendent or his/her designee

• Establish and maintain acceptable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, bus attendants, teachers, students, principals and community

• Exhibit a positive image as a representative of the East Jordan Public School District.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Superintendent.

Apply to:

Enos Bacon, Superintendent, East Jordan Public Schools,

Email treid@ejps.org or Call 231-536-3131

Application Deadline:

Until Filled