Custodian

Position: Custodian 4

Job Title

Custodian 4 (

Hours:

6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

Position Function

The primary job of the Custodian is to assist the custodial staff of a building in providing a clean, safe and sanitary environment for the students and staff. Perform a variety of custodial tasks for the building or campus, and may assist with the supervision and training of part‑time, temporary custodial staff.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• 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
  • Mopping and spot mopping
  • Cleaning equipment and replacing supplies
  • Cleaning and servicing restrooms
  • Sweeping assigned hallways, stairs, and landings
  • Lowering flags if necessary
  • Cleaning gym, locker room, and auditorium
  • Assisting with the clean‑up of the lunch room
• Perform weekly duties that may include, but are not limited to:
  • Buffing
  • High dusting
  • Carpet spotting
  • Replacing light bulbs as needed
  • Stripping, sealing, and waxing floors
  • Washing walls and furniture
  • Cleaning carpets
• Perform energy management functions as required:
  • Turning off daylight lights, turning on nighttime lights
  • Turning off water in urinals
  • Unplugging water fountains
  • Other items requested by the supervisor as outlined in the energy management guidelines
• Consult with Building Custodial Supervisor regarding school activities and community use of the building, and arrange needed services and cleaning.
• Respond to office and staff requests (including setting up TV, DVR, audio systems, etc.).
• Report building maintenance needs or supplies and equipment needs to the Building Custodial Supervisor.
• Secure your area by checking windows, doors, and lights before leaving the building. If you are the sole custodian on second or shift, you will be required to secure the entire building.
• Remove marks from floors and graffiti from walls as needed.
• Spray buff hard surface floors as requested.
• Perform duties relating to recycling as requested.
• Respond to emergencies in an appropriate manner.

Additional Duties

Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment

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 hand tools. The ability 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

Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical And Mental Demands

• 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 frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly, and the ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull.
• Attendance at required meetings.
• Overtime may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to give and obtain information.
• 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 high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Knowledge of company’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
• Knowledge of asbestos information.
• Knowledge of mechanical operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate preferred.

Employee Punctuality And Appearance

• Perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless approved leave is received.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position.

Qualification Profile

High school diploma or GED preferred. Completion of Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate preferred.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education

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