Position Announcement

Title:                 Custodian/Maintenance Worker
Location:           Fond du Lac Head Start
Supervisor:       Health and Nutrition Program Manager
Pay Basis:        Annual

Position Responsibilities:

• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Performs ground maintenance duties as needed (i.e. snow removal, grass mowing, etc.).
• Monitors heat and ventilation systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity, and reports concerns to Fond du Lac Director of Facilities Management and Division Director.
• Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Cleans classrooms and children’s bathroom daily, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, etc.
• Cleans corridors and office area after school each day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
• Scrubs, damp mops, and disinfect toilets and floors daily, and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently as necessary.
• Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
• Makes such minor repairs, as he/she is capable of, reports major repairs needed to the Division Director.
• Maintain on a regular schedule all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing with Fond du Lac Facilities Management Director.
• Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and the Division Director requires his/her attendance.
• Keeps inventory of supplies, equipment and orders as necessary in accordance with the maintenance budget.
• Conducts ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep and repair.
• Moves furniture or equipment with the building as required for various activities as directed by the Division Director.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste, flammable and other dangerous materials in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
• Determine needs for annual budget and submits to the Division Director by March 1st of each year.
• Maintains monthly maintenance budget.
• Assist with self-assessment of the “Environmental Health Standards”.
• Is responsible for development and implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards relating to facilities, materials, and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in solving all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Recognizes that employees have certain personal responsibilities which affect the operational efficiency of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
• Required to maintain proper attendance and reports to work on time in accordance with Reservation Business Committee policy.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of every person including visitors and co-workers.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as management sees the necessity. Some assignments may not be listed on this description.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to pass bi-annual physical examination.
• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling are required. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required. Manual dexterity is required.

Position Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of motors, pumps, and HVAC, plumbing, electric, carpentry and furniture repairs are required.
• Skills with hand and power tools are required.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment is required.
• Ability to operate floor care equipment is required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions is required.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance requirements for a wide variety of equipment and systems is required.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
• Ability to provide prompt resolution to problems and conflicts as they may occur is required.
• Subject to pre-employment annual background checks, and annual reference checks.
• Subject to testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Some travel may be required.

PLEASE INCLUDE WITH APPLICATION YOUR CREDENTIALS AND RESUME

AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE

CLOSING DATE:             OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SEND APPLICATION TO:

Fond du Lac Human Resources
Attn: Patrick Diver               
1720 Big Lake Road
Cloquet MN 55720

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