Night Custodian, 1 pm - 9 pm at Cape Henlopen School District in Lewes, DE

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GENERAL INFORMATION: Love Creek Elementary School Night Custodian 1 pm - 9 pm Full-time, Permanent SALARY : State and local salary based on experience. Salary Range: $37,839-54,495 (includes night shift stipend) https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1754682710/capehenlopenschoolscom/xbmhntgaltefcbez8wxl/FY26CustodianSalarySchedule080825.pdf BENEFITS: https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/education/index.shtml Required Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Requires no specialized experience or specific expertise. One (1) year related experience and/or training preferred. Valid state driver's license. General Description: The building custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the building so that students and staff members can work and learn in an environment that is sanitary, clean, and orderly. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Professional Responsibilities Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions. Able to orally communicate effectively with co-workers and staff members. Able to work independently and exercise initiative. Able to work collaboratively as a team member with other staff. Punctual and regular attendance. Willingness to learn new skills Willingness to work flex hours during the night or day and/or over-time as needed Cleaning and Sanitation Ensure building(s) and grounds are clean and ready to fulfill the various needs of students and staff members. Provide a safe environment for student and staff by eliminating hazards Dispose of trash and/or waste materials Maintain a clean and tidy custodial closet Respond to emergency calls for cleanup as needed Maintenance Maintain floors, walls, doors, windows, furniture and fixtures. Report all incidents of damage or missing items to the buildings to the Chief Custodian Ensure safe conditions on walks, driveways, and parking areas at all times, and may include snow removal. Assist in loading and unloading supplies, equipment from carriers as assigned. Maintain applicable equipment and ensure it is inspected regularly to assure safety and compliance. Maintain appropriate inventories of maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment Physical Demands Continuous moderate effort or physical activity required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to frequently climb, crawl, and kneel. Frequently carry or move objects more than 25 pounds and occasionally move objects of up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee will regularly work indoors and occasionally work outdoors, possibly in adverse weather conditions, in outdoor duties as assigned. Competencies: Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities 1. Knowledge District policies and protocols for safety and compliance of building, grounds, and equipment Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services for the school community 2. Skills Evaluate cleanup and maintenance needs and utilizing available resources to meet student needs Manage time and multiple tasks, prioritizing as needed to best serve students Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of factors in situations that may arise Communicate effectively with students, families, and the school community Operation of equipment, including, but not limited to buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, extractors, lawn equipment, snow removal equipment, etc. 3. Abilities Written and Oral Comprehension � The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Basic computer skills The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may b