Current opening is for evening shift (3:00 pm - 12:00 am).

40 hours per week       52 weeks per year          2080 hours per year

Benefits:    BCBS - District will pay for employee health and dental

                  Flex Plan option

                  Vacation - 10 days available after 1 year employment

                  Holidays - 8 per year

                  Sick Leave - 1 day per month

                  Long Term Disability 

                  Retirement through the Nebraska Public Employees System

Employee Option to Purchase:  Life Insurance, Vision Insurance

 
Must Possess a valid Nebraska Driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS:

   1.   Education:  Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

   2.   Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver’s License.

   3.   Experience:  General hands-on custodial experience with building upkeep.

   4.   Knowledge in the safe use of cleaning materials, equipment, and hand tools/power equipment.

   5.   The ability to work from written and verbal instructions.

   6.   The ability to work alone as well as with a team.

   7.   Professional cleaning experience helpful, but not mandatory.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include, but are not limited to)

   1.   Maintains a level of cleanliness in assigned area/building.

   2.   Operates vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, carpet extractors, and floor scrubbers including mop/bucket.

   3.   Properly uses and stores common industrial cleaning chemicals provided by the district.

   4.   Performs minor repairs to buildings and equipment within capabilities; reports all others to building Head Custodian

         or Custodial Supervisor.

   5.   Responds to building administrators’ special needs and requests to keep the building running.

   6.   Routinely checks heating and air conditioning equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the Head Custodian, Custodial

         Supervisor, or Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds.

   7.   Informs Head Custodian when custodial supplies are needed.

   8.   Performs building security as directed by Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.

   9.   Reports any unsafe conditions to the Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.

10.   Removes outside trash of assigned building.

11.   Performs weekly inspections of playground equipment using the proper forms.

12.   Participates in snow and ice removal of assigned building.

13.   Communicates with building staff and students to ensure awareness of any special needs or concerns.

14.   Remains familiar with Disaster Plan and assigned duties in an emergency.

15.   Keeps assigned building environmentally safe for staff, patrons, and visitors.

16.   Maintains asbestos training to the two hour level minimum.

17.   Performs any other duties as requested or directed by the Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:             Never       Occasional        Frequent              Constant

                                                                 0%             1-32%              33-66%           67%+                    

A.   Standing                                                                                           X                              

B.   Walking                                                                                             X

C.   Sitting                                                                        X

D.   Bending/Stooping                                                                             X

E.   Reaching/Pushing/Pulling                                                                 X

F.   Climbing                                                                    X

G.  Driving (some positions)                                           X

H.   Lifting 100 lbs. Max                                                  X

I.    Carrying   50 Ft.                                                       X

J.   Manual Dexterity Tasks:   Medium    Specifically:  In-Service Attendance and Paperwork                                           

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory)

-Practices correct chemical usage.

-Demonstrates proper equipment and tool usage.

-Uses good communication skills.

-Complies with safety guidelines using good common sense.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Nebraska Equal Education Opportunity Act.

Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against, denied a benefit, or been excluded from participation in any district education program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected conditions, may grieve such matters using the adopted grievance procedures of the Kearney Public School District. Such procedure shall provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging acts of discrimination. This position is subject to a veterans' preference.

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504, Title VI or the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 320 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE, 68845-5345, (308) 698-8011.