Company Description

Forefront is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience

Job Description

Forefront Workforce Services is looking for Custodians to float between school districts in the Detroit, MI area. We are growing quickly, and it is very exciting! Come make an impact and join the team!

This is a Custodian PM Float position.

Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to work various shifts between 2:30pm-12:30am
Assigned to fill open positions at multiple buildings, potentially multiple buildings within the same day.

**You are subject to the following conditions of employment:

Background Check, Drug screening, fingerprint screening.

JOB SUMMARY:

Custodian cleans and maintains the school building and grounds sets up equipment for special events and assists school personnel with work requests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Cleans assigned areas of the building. Assists with general cleanup of the school. Does emergency cleaning as needed.
Inspects, maintains, and may make minor repairs on the heating and cooling systems, boilers, and electrical, mechanical, and sound equipment.
Changes air filters as needed.
Maintains and may repair custodial equipment (including equipment for grounds upkeep).
Maintains and may repair school fixtures and furniture. Assembles furniture.
Assists students by opening or repairing lockers, changing locker combinations, opening doors, letting down baskets and bleachers, etc.
Cares for the grounds, including watering, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming the lawns, picking up trash, and removing ice and snow when necessary. Operates lawnmowers, tractors, and other related equipment.
Prepares and maintains athletic fields and gym floors. Installs and maintains athletic equipment. Assists in refinishing the gym floor.
Sets up equipment for special school events or programs and cleans up afterward.
Works with the public on community functions held at the school-setting up equipment, assisting with crowd control, cleanup, etc.
Assists the cooks with heavy lifting and other tasks. Assists with cafeteria cleanup and waste disposal. Cleans up spills.
Assists in maintaining the security of the building, which may include locking and unlocking the building, performing weekend and holiday building checks, and maintaining the fire and burglar alarms. On-call for emergencies or to open building.
Checks emergency lights and fire extinguishers.
Stocks supply shelves and distributes supplies (books, paper, etc.) throughout the school. Checks incoming shipments and signs for supplies.
Assists school personnel with work requests and errands.
May assist with building scheduling, inventory, or other paperwork.
Opens classrooms for substitute teachers, students, community schools, etc.
May be requested to call the district to request repairs and to assist district maintenance workers with repairs.
May be required to assist in maintaining inventory of school supplies.
Assists in maintaining order.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent
Three (3) months of experience related to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to read and write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Basic understanding of cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Knowledge of emergency procedures.
Knowledge of MSDS.
Ability to use or repair small and medium equipment and machinery.
Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
Ability to maintain property and inventory.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Heavy work: Exerting up to, and/or up-to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $20 per hour

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