Custodian

Purposes

The Custodian provides a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.

Reports To
:
Facility Director, Custodial Lead

General Expectations

• Work cooperatively with supervisors, co‑workers, and students.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform responsibilities without close supervision.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Maintain a generally positive attitude.

Functions and Responsibilities

Universal USD 234 Classified Standards

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 234 and the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.

Specific Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment safely and appropriately.
• Ensure that classrooms, student gathering areas, restrooms, corridors and office areas are cleaned daily according to district specifications.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
• Report damaged school property immediately to the Principal and the Facility Director.
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building Principal or the Facility Director.

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

• Level 4 – Heavy Work
• Exerting 20‑50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10‑25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
• Adapt to a fast‑paced, multi‑faceted work environment.
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crawling and turning.
• Climbing and balancing required.
• Lifting, moving and carrying items up to 50 lbs.
• Trunk Strength – support part of the body repeatedly or continuously without fatigue.
• Extent Flexibility – bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Manual Dexterity – quickly move one or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Oral Comprehension – listen to and understand spoken information.
• Static Strength – exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Near Vision – see details at close range within a few feet.
• Oral Expression – communicate clearly in speaking.
• Work indoors and outdoors.
• Indoors, Environmentally Controlled – work in controlled conditions.
• Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Spend time bending or twisting the body.
• Wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats.
• Spend time making repetitive motions.
• Face‑to‑face discussions with individuals or teams.
• Work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Stand or walk for a full 8‑hour shift.

Work Performance Standards

• Dependability – be reliable, responsible, and fulfill obligations.
• Self‑Control – maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, avoid aggressive behavior.
• Cooperation – be pleasant with others and display a good‑natured, cooperative attitude.
• Attention to Detail – be careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.
• Concern for Others – be sensitive to others’ needs and feelings, and be helpful.
• Integrity – be honest and ethical.
• Independence – use self‑direction, guide oneself with little supervision, and depend on oneself to get things done.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – be open to change and to variety in the workplace.
• Initiative – take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Stress Tolerance – accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high‑stress situations.

USD 234 is an Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies:
Superintendent, 424 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

USD 234
424 S. Main Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223‑0800
Fax – (620) 223‑2760
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