Custodian (Temporary, On-Call)

Job Posting Title

Custodian (Temporary, On-Call)

Employee Type

Temporary On-Call (Fixed Term)

Recruiting Start Date

12-05-2024

Job Exempt?

No

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools has openings for Temporary Custodians to support our Kapalama Campus. Our Campus Custodians maintain a safe & clean environment for our students to thrive in.

Pay for these positions can range from $21 - 25/hr depending on experience.

Our ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of custodial, janitorial or housekeeping experience.

Job Summary

Mid-level position that works with minimal direction and supervision.  Performs general and specialized custodial services and event set up services (interior & exterior).  Performs work independently or with other custodians in teams.

Essential Responsibilities

Custodial Services

• Assesses and assembles materials and tools required for work to be performed efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Prepares or instructs others to prepare work areas for work to be performed, and cleans or instructs others to clean work areas, machines, and equipment following work completion.
• Independently performs general and specialized custodial services.  May occasionally train or supervise other Custodians.

Safety

• Attends all technical and safety- training, including on-the-job training, uses all PPE, and adheres to safety guidance.
• Assesses work to be performed in advance to identify work-related risks and implements proper mitigations to ensure safety.
• May instruct others in proper risk assessment and workplace safety best practices.
• Reports all safety hazards to supervisor and/or immediately corrects if able to.

Administrative

• Participates in campus and department events and activities as scheduled.
• Adheres to all employee handbook protocols and policies including mandatory reporting.
• Constructively identifies and suggests ways to improve organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Minimum one (1) year experience in custodial services.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good work ethic, including punctuality and good attendance.
• Positive attitude and willingness to continuously learn new skills and knowledge; ability to demonstrate increasing competence.
• Ability to train and instruct others.
• Ability to read and comprehend training materials and correctly instruct others.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety instructions and correctly instruct others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate after-hours school-related functions and activities.
• Demonstrated values of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.

Physical Requirements

• Often requires physical work; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Often requires walking/standing, bending/crouching/reaching/etc., and at times sitting.
• Manual dexterity and strength to work with hand tools.

Working Conditions

• Work may involve exposure to extreme temperatures and contact with hazardous materials, dust, dirt, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, etc.
• Often work outdoors and indoors.
• Works in partnership and as a team with other Custodians in performing a wide range of custodial services
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday in the afternoons and evenings, but morning or weekend hours maybe required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills r