MERIDIAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 223
To instruct and assist students to be self-directed learners, collaborative workers, complex thinkers, quality producers and community contributors.
Possess effective oral and written communication skills
Able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
Able to foster a cooperative work environment
Able to work with students and adults in a positive manner
Physically and emotionally able to perform job responsibilities
Able to attend work regularly and punctually and complete duties in a timely manner
Of good moral character and possessing temperate, ethical, and industrious habits
Possess effective organizing and coordinating skills
Able to gather data, compile information, prepare reports and use to improve performance
Able to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Able to perform multiple concurrent tasks while attending to detail
Able to set goals and establish methods for achieving these goals
Skilled in problem solving and resolving issues
Adhere to the School Board policies and procedures.
Support the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Prompt arrival and full effort throughout the duration of every shift.
Report suspected child abuse/neglect cases as required by statute and School Board policy.
Work cooperatively with other school personnel
Meet, as required, with students, parents, administrator and/or consultants in order to better job performance.
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, School Board policy or building/department procedures.
Maintain student discipline with a focus on student safety in accordance with School Board policy.
Identify problems and proactively resolve issues.
Follow-through and complete tasks as assigned without need for re-direction from supervisor.
Model appropriate behavior to create a culture of integrity.
Arrange furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for meetings, classroom activities, and events.
Attend 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.
Clean assigned school district facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, gyms, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, attractive environment.
Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.
Deliver various items (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties.
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.
Inspect school district facilities for the purpose of ensuring 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.
Perform work at heights of up to 12 feet using ladders and/or scaffolding for the purpose of cleaning, changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, etc.
Prepare school district facilities for daily operations (e.g., opening gates and building access doors, disarming security systems, raising flags, placing crosswalk signs, performing minor repairs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring school district facilities are operational and safe.
Secure school district facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability to the school district.
Service 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 change brushes, pads, rollers, etc. on equipment.
Adhere to guidelines of confidentiality as outlined in federal and state laws and School Board policies and procedures.
Complete work orders as assigned and track appropriate data.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to applicable laws and guidelines, including but not limited to, the Illinois School Code, State Board of Education rules and regulations, School Board policies and procedures, all federal and state laws and rules as they relate to building maintenance and cleanliness, and contractual obligations, where applicable.
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 25% of the day; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel 50-75% of the day; talk and hear 25-50% of the day; reach with hands and arms (occasionally over the head) 50-75% of the day; bend, squat, kneel, twist/turn/balance 50-75% of the day; and stand and walk 75-100% of the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee occasionally must climb ladders to a height of 12 feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board policy and procedures. Job functions are subject to modification.