Custodian 1 (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

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 for a building or campus and may assist with supervising and training part-time or temporary custodial staff. The custodian works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor and interacts with district personnel, customers, and vendors, providing friendly, professional, and responsive customer service. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties during scheduled hours unless approved leave has been granted. Any change to assigned hours requires prior supervisor or building administrator approval. Employees must maintain professional, position-appropriate dress and appearance. Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required. The position is non-exempt and eligible for a $500 hard-to-fill signing bonus for internal and external applicants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Completion of a Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate preferred.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to give and obtain information with people inside and outside the organization.
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed.
Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet daily building demands.
Professional manner and positive attitude; good judgment on recurring assignments; professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to meet professional dress and appearance standards.
Knowledge of the company’s mission, purpose, goals, and each employee’s role in achieving them.
Knowledge of asbestos information and mechanical operations.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, or snow; exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens.
Must meet the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile, including climbing stairs and/or ladders; exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly; and squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to use custodial hand tools and related power equipment, and SMART boards, iPads, and basic office equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform daily custodial duties in assigned areas, including dusting surfaces, emptying wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners, sweeping and mopping floors, straightening desks, cleaning equipment, and replacing supplies.
Clean and service restrooms; sweep hallways, stairs, and landings; clean the gym, locker room, and auditorium; and assist with lunchroom cleanup.
Perform weekly duties as assigned, including buffing, high dusting, carpet spotting, replacing light bulbs, and stripping, sealing, and waxing floors and washing walls.
Perform energy management functions as required.
Consult with the Building Custodial Supervisor regarding school activities and community use of the building, and arrange needed services and cleaning.
Respond to office and staff requests, including setting up TV, DVR, and audio systems.
Report building maintenance needs and needs for supplies or equipment to the Building Custodial Supervisor.
Secure the area by checking windows, doors, and lights before leaving; when the only building custodian on second shift, secure the entire building.
Remove marks from floors and graffiti from walls as needed, and spray-buff hard-surface floors when requested.
Perform recycling-related duties as requested.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Assist with additional duties assigned by the supervisor.
Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers and colleagues, responding appropriately to customer needs.
Maintain punctuality, work scheduled hours, and follow approval procedures for deviations from assigned hours.
Comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.