Custodian -Night Relief

Job Title: Custodian 2 - Night Relief

The primary job of the Night Relief Custodian 2 is to assist the custodial staff of a building in providing a clean, safe and sanitary environment for the students and staff. This includes performing a variety of custodial tasks for the campus. Coverage for night lead custodian may also be required, including supervising or training part‑time temporary custodial staff, and may involve special projects as needed.

• Perform daily duties in assigned areas that may include, but are not limited to:
  • Dusting all flat surfaces
  • Emptying wastebaskets
  • Emptying pencil sharpeners
  • Sweeping floors
  • Straightening desks
  • Mop and/or spot mop
  • Cleaning equipment and replacing supplies
  • Cleaning and servicing restrooms
  • Sweep assigned hallways, stairs and landings
  • Lower flag if necessary
  • Clean gym, locker room and auditorium
  • Assist with the clean‑up of the lunch room
• Perform weekly duties which may include, but are not limited to:
  • Buff
  • High dusting
  • Carpet spotting
  • Replace light bulbs as needed
  • Strip, seal and wax floors
  • Wash walls and furniture
  • Clean carpets
• Perform energy management functions such as:
  • Turn off day lights, turn on night lights
  • Turn off water in urinals
  • Unplug water fountains
  • Other items requested by the supervisor as found in the energy management guidelines
• Consult with Building Custodial Supervisor regarding school activities and community use
• Respond to office and staff requests (including set‑up of TV, DVR, audio systems, etc.)
• Report building maintenance needs or equipment needs to Building Custodial Supervisor
• Secure assigned area by checking windows, doors and lights before leaving the building; responsible for securing the entire building if the only custodian on duty
• Remove marks from floors and graffiti from walls as needed
• Spray buff hard surface floors as requested
• Perform duties relating to recycling
• Respond to emergencies appropriately

Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and other hand tools. Must be able to use SMART Boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel between buildings will be required.

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Must meet the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile (PCP), which requires climbing stairs and/or ladders, exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling
• Attend required meetings
• Overtime may be required

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet daily demands
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of each employee
• Knowledge of asbestos information
• Knowledge of mechanical operations

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of Master's certificate preferred
• Minimum 1 year custodial experience required
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must pass Physical Capacity Profile Test
• Must pass Prove It Testing for reading and arithmetic

• Contact with district staff, customers and vendors
• Work under direct supervision to complete day‑to‑day tasks
• Work with a diverse population requiring the ability to…