Lead Custodian; BOE

Position: Lead Custodian (BOE)
Kansas City Public Schools

Title Lead Custodian

Job Title:

Lead Custodian

Job Title Code: 056

Salary Grade: O07 ($19.60 - $28.36)

Department:
Operations

Reports To:

Area Manager

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Date Prepared:
February 2018 Revised:
Jan. 31, 2025

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodian(Night) is done for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive, sanitary and safe facility for

students, staff and public; providing and arranging equipment and furniture, etc. for meetings, classroom

activities and events; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; and ensuring that assigned

tasks are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Essential Functions

* Assists with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers (e.g. supplies, materials, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of preparing and/or distributing materials to the appropriate locations.

* Assists with snow removal (e.g. shoveling, sanding, salting, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe area clear of snow, in all necessary areas.

* Cleans assigned facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, break rooms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.

* Communicates with district personnel via email, phone, and written message for the purpose of providing information and/or assistance, taking appropriate action and /or referring to someone else if appropriate.

* Conducts a variety of training (e.g. fire extinguisher, building security, alarms, use of cleaning solvents, floor care, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are operational and/or established procedures are effective.

* Consults with area manager for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.

* Coordinates routine and emergency shift schedules and assignments for the purpose of ensuring adequate staffing for site requirements.

* Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within the site location.

* Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.

* Inspects facilities (e.g. pod areas, playground, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment.

* Maintains facility cleanliness (e.g. sweep, mop, dust, polish, buff, wax, shampoo, wash, etc.) for the purpose of providing a clean, sanitary environment conductive to learning.

* Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, paper towels, soap, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.

* Oversees other custodial services employees for the purpose of ensuring appropriate use of time while focusing on job performance, to meet work requirements.

* Participates in custodial in-service training, as assigned, (e.g. use of cleaning solvents, floor care, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and conveying information on new and/or improved procedures.

* Participates in meetings, as assigned, (e.g. staff, in-service training, workshops, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

* Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitation of summer construction and/or preparation for the following year.

* Performs preventative maintenance and/or repairs (e.g. light bulbs, clogged drains, classroom furniture, custodial equipment, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining facility in operational order and ensuring proper functioning of items.

* Prepares facility for additional activities (e.g. meetings, conferences, dances, luncheons, sporting events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, providing proper functioning and usability of items and facility.

* Prepares facility for daily operations as may be required (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, cafeteria set up, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.

* Prepares reports (e.g. requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to administration for their action.

* Requisition s equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.

* Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, injured and ill students, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying…