Custodian IV-Building Operator

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is seeking a Lead Custodian (Custodian IV) to oversee custodial operations at an assigned site, ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. Daily tasks include supervising custodians, coordinating cleaning schedules, and ensuring facilities are ready for classrooms and events.

The role requires physical stamina, knowledge of cleaning equipment, and the ability to follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading manuals, and following written instructions.
• Familiar with industrial cleaning methods and floor care.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and operate cleaning equipment.
• Adherence to safety practices and school safety protocols.
• Accurate record keeping and reporting of activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodial staff and coordinates cleaning schedules.
• Maintains facilities to ensure a sanitary, safe environment for students and staff.
• Inspects facilities and identifies repairs or safety concerns.
• Maintains supplies and uses cleaning equipment effectively.
• Prepares facilities for daily operations and campus events.
• Responds to safety concerns and communicates with administration.

Skills

Math basics

Industrial cleaning

Safety practices

Record keeping

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor machines

Buffers

Carpet machine

Auto-scrubber

Extractor

Job description

Purpose Statement

The job of CUSTODIAN IV (Lead Custodian) 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; overseeing the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and campus events; overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments; and ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, 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/or equipment.
• Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, etc.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, buffers, carpet machine, auto-scrubber, burnisher, floor machine, extractor, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Oversees facility maintenance activities and assigned custodial personnel for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently in compliance with site requirements and established standards.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs job related, minor maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures (e.g. vacuums, buffers, carpet machine, auto-scrubber, burnisher, floor machine, extractor, light bulbs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• 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.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. supply requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to administration for action.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Requisitions equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
• 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 a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; basic tools for minor repairs; and safety practices and procedures; school safety and security practices.

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 and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; assembling and/or repairing office and classroom equipment; assembling and/or repairing playground equipment.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide 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 a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; organizing tasks; and working as part of a team; available on-call; displaying mechanical aptitude.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's function. 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 with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates and Licenses

None Specified

Continuing Educ./Training

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance, Medical Clearance, and Physical Capacities Test Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt