Custodian II - various locations

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is seeking a Custodian II to provide custodial services at an assigned site, ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The role includes routine cleaning, restocking supplies, and supporting facility readiness for classroom activities and campus events.

You will perform summer maintenance, respond to safety concerns, and collaborate with other maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE: basic math and ability to read instructions; safety practices in cleaning.
• SKILLS: multitask, operate cleaning equipment, follow safety procedures.
• ABILITY: schedule activities, work with diverse groups, meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Attends unit meetings and trainings for information.
• Cleans facilities and grounds to maintain sanitary, safe, and attractive environments.
• Delivers items to distribute materials within the site.
• Informs staff and students about activities and safety issues.
• Performs summer maintenance such as carpet/window cleaning and floor care.
• Prepares site for daily operations and open gates where needed.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies.
• Responds to safety/operational concerns and notifies relevant personnel.
• Responds to inquiries and directs to appropriate staff.
• Secures facilities to minimize damage and liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff in custodial tasks.

Skills

Industrial cleaning

Safety practices

Operate cleaning equipment

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical cleaning equipment

Common tools

Job description

Purpose Statement

The job of CUSTODIAN II is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

Purpose Statement

The job of CUSTODIAN II is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

Essential Functions

• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• 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 equipment.
• Performs summer maintenance, as needed (e.g. carpet cleaning, window cleaning, strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating maintenance projects.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; and safety practices and procedures. SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices. ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 45% walking, 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates and Licenses

None Specified

Continuing Educ./Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance and Physical Capacities Test Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt