Custodian 1

Wichita Public Schools - USD259; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Public Schools is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff. The role includes daily and weekly cleaning tasks, assisting in training of temporary custodial staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should exhibit teamwork, effective communication skills, and a commitment to professionalism.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle various cleaning responsibilities in a school environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks in assigned areas.
• Assist in supervision and training of part-time staff.
• Respond to maintenance and cleaning requests from staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Floor cleaning machines

Basic office equipment

Job description

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. May assist with the supervision and training of the part-time, temporary custodial staff.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Performs daily duties in assigned areas that may include, but not limited to: dusting all flat surfaces, empty 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
• Performs weekly duties which may include: buffing, high dusting, carpet spotting, replacing light bulbs as needed, stripping, sealing, and waxing floors, washing walls
• Performs energy management functions as required
• Consults with Building Custodial Supervisor relating to school activities and community use of building and arrange needed services and cleaning
• Responds to office and staff request (including set-up of TV, DVR, audio systems, etc.)
• Reports building maintenance needs or supplies and equipment needs to Building Custodial Supervisor
• Secures area by checking windows, doors and lights before leaving the building. If you are the only building custodian on second, shift, you will be required to secure the entire building
• Removes marks from floors and graffiti from walls as needed
• Spray buff hard surface floors as requested
• Performs duties relating to recycling as requested
• Responds 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:

• 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 will require you to be able to climb 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, have the ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• 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
• 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

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's 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