Custodian 1 (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

18h

About The Position

The Custodian 1 assists a building’s custodial staff in providing a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff. The role performs a variety of custodial tasks throughout a building or campus and may assist with supervising and training part-time or temporary custodial staff. Daily and weekly work may include cleaning floors, surfaces, restrooms, hallways, stairs, gyms, locker rooms, auditoriums, and lunch rooms; maintaining equipment and supplies; and completing tasks such as dusting, mopping, buffing, carpet spotting, changing light bulbs, stripping and waxing floors, and washing walls. The position may also perform energy management functions, coordinate cleaning and services for school activities and community use, respond to staff requests, report building or supply needs, secure the building, and respond appropriately to emergencies. The role uses custodial hand tools and power equipment, as well as basic office equipment, SMART boards, and iPads. Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required. Work includes outdoor exposure in inclement weather, exposure to cleaning chemicals and other materials, and physical tasks such as climbing stairs or ladders, lifting or exerting force, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. The employee works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor and interacts with district personnel, customers, and vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to give and obtain information.
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet daily building demands.
Professional manner and positive attitude.
Good judgment when making decisions on recurring assignments.
Professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to meet standards for professional dress and appearance.
Knowledge of the company’s mission, purpose, goals, and employees’ roles in achieving them.
Knowledge of asbestos information and mechanical operations.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Ability to meet the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile, including climbing stairs and/or ladders; exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and/or 10–20 pounds constantly; and squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to use custodial hand tools and related power equipment, SMART boards, iPads, and basic office equipment.
Ability to comply with WPS equipment-use guidelines.
Ability to travel between schools and central offices when required.
Ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacy when working with a diverse population.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform daily custodial duties in assigned areas, including dusting, emptying wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners, sweeping, straightening desks, mopping, cleaning equipment, replacing supplies, servicing restrooms, and cleaning hallways, stairs, gyms, locker rooms, auditoriums, and lunch rooms.
Perform weekly custodial duties, which may include buffing, high dusting, carpet spotting, replacing light bulbs, stripping, sealing and waxing floors, and washing walls.
Perform energy management functions as required.
Consult with the Building Custodial Supervisor about school activities and community use of the building and arrange needed services and cleaning.
Respond to office and staff requests, including setting up televisions, DVRs, and audio systems.
Report building maintenance needs and supply or equipment needs to the Building Custodial Supervisor.
Secure the area by checking windows, doors, and lights before leaving; if the only building custodian on second shift, secure the entire building.
Remove marks from floors and graffiti from walls as needed.
Spray buff hard-surface floors as requested.
Perform recycling-related duties as requested.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Assist with additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Interact with internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide responsive customer service.
Perform assigned duties and scheduled hours unless approved leave has been received, and obtain prior approval for deviations from assigned hours.