Custodian 1

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian 1 assists a building’s custodial staff in maintaining 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. The position works Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and is under the direct supervision of the department supervisor. Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required. The custodian works with district personnel, customers, and vendors, including a diverse population, and is expected to interact with internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner, respond appropriately to their needs, and provide responsive customer service. Employees must work assigned and scheduled hours unless approved leave is granted, obtain prior approval for deviations from assigned hours, and maintain a professional appearance appropriate to the position. The position involves indoor and outdoor work, including exposure to inclement weather, cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens. It requires meeting the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile, including climbing stairs or ladders and performing physical tasks such as squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people inside and outside the organization 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; sound judgment on recurring assignments; professionalism and confidentiality; and appropriate professional dress and appearance.
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 meet the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile, including climbing stairs and/or ladders and exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.
Ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, or snow and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens.
Must comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

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 and mopping floors, straightening desks, cleaning equipment, and replacing supplies.
Clean and service restrooms, assigned hallways, stairs, and landings; clean the gym, locker room, and auditorium; and assist with lunchroom cleanup.
Perform weekly tasks that may include 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 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, supply, and equipment needs to the Building Custodial Supervisor.
Secure the assigned area by checking windows, doors, and lights before leaving; when the only custodian on second shift, secure the entire building.
Remove floor marks and wall graffiti as needed, spray buff hard-surface floors as requested, and perform recycling duties as requested.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
May assist with supervising and training part-time or temporary custodial staff.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.