Job Description

Nashoba Valley Technical High School is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Custodian. Located in Westford, MA, Nashoba Valley Technical High School serves students from our district towns of Ayer, Chelmsford, Groton, Littleton, Pepperell, Shirley, Townsend, and Westford, Massachusetts.This is a full-time, twelve month, Monday through Friday position with anticipated schedule to be day shift. Hours are as follows: Probationary period first 60 days on 1st shift - 7:00am to 3:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid/duty free lunch After probationary period, hours are anticipated to be during Day Shift.POSITION TITLE: CustodianCLASSIFICATION: Full-time, twelve month; non-exempt; bargaining unitREPORTS TO: Director of Facilities WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, day or night shift, plus additional time consistent with the Collective Bargaining AgreementGENERAL SUMMARYResponsible for general cleaning, maintenance, and small repair work inside and outside School building.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPerforming all cleaning tasks inside and outside School buildings, including sweeping, using vacuum cleaner, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, buffing, sealing and waxing floors, and dusting.Moving and arranging furniture, equipment, draperies, and storage equipment.Removing wastepaper and other materials and emptying waste receptacles inside and outside of the building.Replacing light bulbs.Performing routine maintenance on lavatory equipment, including unstopping plugged fixtures..Removing ice and snow from School grounds and roof decks, salting and sanding.Locking and unlocking facility and securing facility when leaving the building vacant, including setting alarms.Unloading and storing supplies and equipment.Picking up and delivering supplies.Regular and prompt attendance.Such other duties may from time to time be assigned by the Director of Facilities or Night Shift Supervisor.ANCILLARY JOB FUNCTIONSOccasional minor electrical work, carpentry, plumbing and painting.Performing security functions, as needed.Driving forklift on intermittent basis.Driving school vehicles as needed.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS. AND ABILITIESWorking knowledge of building cleaning practices.Ability to read labels and instructions.Ability to follow oral and written instructions with little ongoing supervision..Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply, safety procedures and requirements for use, storage and disposal of cleaning supplies and hazardous materials.Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors and staff, and to deal courteously with supervisors, staff, students and members of the public who use the School.Skill in basic building maintenance tasks, including simple plumbing, electrical work, carpentry and painting.Ability to use a forklift, snowplow, and sander operations.Ability to use, and dispose of, cleaning products and other potentially hazardous materials safely.Ability to use a snow blower.Skill in operating cleaning tools and other custodial equipment.Ability to do grounds work, mowing and general maintenance.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ANDCERTIFICATIONSILICENSESRequirements:

Negative tuberculin test; valid Massachusetts drivers license; ability to obtain OSHA 10 hour General Industry.Highly Desirable: Diploma from an accredited secondary school or GED; Massachusetts Hydraulic Engineer license.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTSSeeing: Must have the ability to read labels and instructions, observe areas requiring custodial services, and use custodial supplies and equipment safely.Communication: Must have the ability to understand instructions and communicate with students, staff and other building users.Physical Activities: Heavy physical activity, including regular lifting of 50 pounds, shoveling, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, and reaching overhead; long hours of standing and walking. Must be able to work at varying heights off of ladders, lifts, and staging.Availability: Must be available for Emergency calls 24/7, must be available for snow removal when needed.Note: This describes the general nature of the work to be performed by anemployee in this classification and is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or skills required. The employee must also carry out such other appropriate responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent or Director of Facilities.