Custodian - Grounds

Day Custodian
- Grounds

Blue Springs Blue Springs South High School - BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

Day Custodian
- Grounds

Blue Springs School District

Position Summary:

The job of Custodian - Day is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

• This job reports to the Building Principal
• This position is a Full Time (260 day, 8 hrs./day) benefits eligible position.
• The salary range for this position is: $40,771 - $53,251. Salary will be commensurate with years of experience in full-time parallel positions.

Essential Functions:

• This position is mostly working outsideall year round.
• Performs mowing and maintaining grounds for the purpose of a safe and attractive environment.
• Assists with snow removal site for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
• Attends and actively participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. (e.g., custodial professional development, district's safety program, etc.) for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive learning environment.
• Delivers and receives a variety of items (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Identifies the locations of all major utilities and shut off valves (e.g., gas, water [domestic and fire sprinklers], and electricity, etc.) for the purpose of emergency situations.
• Monitors students, parents, visitors, and staff in and around work areas (e.g., bus/car duty, halls, multipurpose rooms, lunchrooms, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Performs preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and maintain records on operational and maintenance activities. (e.g., custodial equipment, grounds equipment) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and attractive environment.
• Prepares by learning school emergency procedures (e.g., fire, tornado, lockdown, security issues, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and community members.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g., opening doors/gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, cafeteria programs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors (e.g., obtaining and setting up needed equipment, directions, assist with parking, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action, and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g., doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g., grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills
are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices; assembling and/or repairing office and classroom equipment; inspecting buildings and/or grounds;

inspecting equipment; cleaning, handling and disposing of hazardous materials.

Knowledge
is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; health standards and hazards; job-related equipment; school safety and security practices; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies.

Ability
is required to schedule activities, collate data, and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing…