Custodian II - various locations

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is seeking a dedicated Custodian II to maintain a safe and clean environment across various locations. Responsibilities include upkeep of buildings, supervision of custodial tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should possess strong communication and team-building skills, along with a solid understanding of custodial duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial duties and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to effectively supervise others.
• Ability to perform independent work according to prescribed standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of building interiors.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks as per required standards.
• Provide timely response to service requests.

Skills

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Communications skills

Team building skills

Understanding of custodial duties

Knowledge of safety precautions

Job description

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Reports To: Principal or Head Building Operator

Position Purpose: To provide the upkeep, maintenance, cleanliness, safety and security of the building for a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Possess communications and team building skills
• Ability to effectively supervise others
• Ability to follow instructions
• Understanding of custodial duties
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, hazardous materials and proper ways to perform the assigned duties
• Abilty to perform work independently according to prescribed standards and procedures
• Ability to work in varied weather and temperature conditions
  
  

Physical/Emotional Requirements: (The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day.) Reading, speaking, hearing, manual dexterity, bending/stooping, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, climbing, kneeling.

Position is rated as a Level 4 - lifting/carrying 50-100 lbs occasionally, 25-50 lbs frequently, and 10-20 lbs continuously. Individuals employed at the high school and middle school level are eligible for employment if a score of 3 or 4 is accompished on the physical capacity test. Individuals scoring a 3 are limited to Level 3 medium work unless assisted - 20-50 lbs lifting/carrying occasionally, 10-25 lbs frequently and up to 10 lbs continuously. Failure to comply with physical limits established by physical capacity test will result in disciplinary action for unsafe practice. This physical requirement revision was requested and approved by the Worker Compensation Committee on 11-17-15.

Elementary custodians will be required to meet the Level 4 lifting requirement.

Performance Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for services in a timely and courteous manner
• Perform maintenance and/or repair tasks in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures
• Complete and ensure the completion of a variety of work assignments
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of building interiors, including floors and carpeting, walls, furniture, window glass, mirrors, ceilings and similar areas
• Ensure routine maintenance is performed on such items as lights, equipment, filters, furniture, ceiling tile, and similar areas
• Report any unsafe condition or needed building repair to the Head Building Operator
• Ensure requisitioning and maintaining the proper supply of custodial materials and equipment
• Respond to supervisors in a courteous and helpful manner
• Prepare reports and maintain records as assigned
• Ensure building is open and secure at the proper times
• Assist in snow removal or other related duties as assigned
• Accomplish, in a safe and efficient manner, assigned tasks such as sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, waxing, polishing, emptying waste receptacles, cleaning restrooms and water fountains, washing windows and walls, replacing light bulbs and filters, setting up and removing school equipment and furniture, making minor building repairs, and performing preventative maintenance
• Properly operate and care for equipment and ensure those supervised do also
• Consult with supervisor about various job and personnel problems
• Maintain confidences on personnel matters
• Demonstrate professional image through appearance, language, and work ethic
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

Terms of Employment

12 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Significant associations

The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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