Custodian Ii - Various Locations

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools seeks a Custodian II to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for students and staff. You will perform a variety of cleaning tasks, handle supplies, and assist in preparing facilities for classroom activities and events.

The role emphasizes following safety procedures, coordinating with maintenance teams, and responding promptly to facility concerns throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Basic math including fractions, percents, and ratios.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of methods of industrial cleaning and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned facilities and grounds to maintain sanitary environment.
• Delivers items and distributes materials within site.
• Informs staff and students about safety and maintenance.
• Performs summer maintenance tasks as needed.
• Prepares site for daily operations and opens facilities.
• Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies.
• Responds to safety or operational issues and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, and visitors.
• Secures facilities and grounds to minimize risk and loss.
• Supports other site maintenance staff.

Skills

Math basics

Instruction reading

Safety practices

Teamwork

Diversity communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial 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.

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