12 Month FT

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Lakeland School System offers education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability and adheres to the provisions of the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Lakeland School System may not consider an applicant for employment prior to our having obtained feedback from all persons listed as references; therefore, it is very important to your pursuit of employment with Lakeland School System that you ensure that the reference section of your application is complete. Feedback from supervisors or administrators is preferred, and personal references are discouraged. At least one reference must be returned from a current or former supervisor or administrator to be considered for this position.
Conditions of Employment

1. Are you a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
2. Federal immigration laws [Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)] require employers to verify and attest to the employment eligibility of new employees to work in the United States. This requirement applies to all applicants. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
3. Are you willing to submit to a criminal background check?
4. Are you willing to submit to a drug test?
5. Do you understand that any falsified information and/or misrepresentation or omission of material facts, even if unintentional and/or inadvertent, may result in refusal of employment or, if employed, termination of employment, whenever it may be discovered?
6. Do you understand that the Lakeland School System has adopted a Smoke-Free Workplace Policy in accordance with state law (Public Chapter 410, Non-Smoker Protection Act) and a Drug-Free Workplace and agree to abide by applicable policies and requirements, if employed?
7. Do you acknowledge that, if employed, there is no specified length of employment and that this application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment, and that the Lakeland School System or you can terminate the relationship at-will, with or without cause, at any time and for any reason or no reason, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal, state, or local law?
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Additional Job Information
Primary Goal:
Maintaining an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility for students, staff, and the public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events; and minimizing property damage, loss, and liability exposure to the school system. Work is evaluated through observation while work is in progress and by inspection of completed assignments.

Minimum Training and Qualifications:
- GED or High School Diploma (preferred)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Work in conditions that require excessive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, bending, lifting and climbing. Work may be performed at heights of up to 12 feet using ladders and/or scaffolding.
- Knowledge of basic math, ability to read and follow instructions, and understand multi-step written and oral instructions
- Able to work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods
- Responsible for use of safety devices and protective equipment to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents

Performance Responsibilities:
- Cleans assigned school system facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, gyms, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
- Prepares school district facilities for daily operations (e.g., opening gates and building access doors, disarming security systems, raising flags, placing crosswalk signs, performing other minor repairs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring school system facilities are operational and safe.
- Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for meetings, classroom activities, and events.
- Helps respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning physical and educational environment.
- Secures school system facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and potential liability to the school system.
- Inspects school system facilities for the purpose of ensuring the site is suitable for safe operations and maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and identifying any repairs that may be necessary due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
- Services job-related machinery/equipment (e.g., adjusting, cleaning, and oiling vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, buffers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining equipment in good working condition. Also changes brushes, pads, rollers, etc. on equipment.
- Attends in-service training (e.g., instruction on blood-borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
- Delivers various items (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager or Principal.

Clearances and Testing: (at expense of applicant)
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
- Pre-employment physical exam & TB Test

The Custodian position is a twelve (12) month position and is classified as FLSA non-exempt. This is a support/classified position and performance of this job will be evaluated according to procedures established by the Superintendent.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Benefits
Regular Full-Time employees are eligible for voluntary health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances. Regular Full-Time employees are required to participate in the State of Tennessee's 401(k) retirement plan at a minimum rate of 5% of gross pay, and the School System will match at a maximum of 5%. Regular Full-Time 12 month employees are also eligible to accrue vacation and sick time. All benefits are subject to approval each year.

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