Kearney Public Schools is hiring: 8.2025 - Classified - Custodian in Kearney

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Overview

Position: Custodian. 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (2080 hours per year).

Responsibilities

• Maintains a level of cleanliness in assigned area/building.
• Operates vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, carpet extractors, and floor scrubbers including mop/bucket.
• Properly uses and stores common industrial cleaning chemicals provided by the district.
• Performs minor repairs to buildings and equipment within capabilities; reports all others to the Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.
• Responds to building administrators\' special needs and requests to keep the building running.
• Routinely checks heating and air conditioning equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the Head Custodian, Custodial Supervisor, or Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds.
• Informs Head Custodian when custodial supplies are needed.
• Performs building security as directed by Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to the Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.
• Removes outside trash of assigned building.
• Performs weekly inspections of playground equipment using the proper forms.
• Participates in snow and ice removal of the assigned building.
• Communicates with building staff and students to ensure awareness of any special needs or concerns.
• Remains familiar with Disaster Plan and assigned duties in an emergency.
• Keeps assigned building environmentally safe for staff, patrons, and visitors.
• Maintains asbestos training to the two hour level minimum.
• Performs any other duties as requested or directed by the Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver's License.
• Experience: General hands-on custodial experience with building upkeep.
• Knowledge in the safe use of cleaning materials, equipment, and hand tools/power equipment.
• The ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to work alone as well as with a team.
• Professional cleaning experience helpful, but not mandatory.

Other requirements

• Practices correct chemical usage.
• Demonstrates proper equipment and tool usage.
• Uses good communication skills.
• Complies with safety guidelines using good common sense.

Employment information

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities. The designated contact for inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies is:

Melissa Herrmann, Director of Human Resources
Kearney Public Schools
320 West 24th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
308-698-8011
melherrmann@kearneycats.com

Additional information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Restaurants

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