Custodian 1

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

20h

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 employee works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor and interacts with district personnel, customers, and vendors, providing friendly, professional, responsive service.

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 a team member.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet the building’s daily demands.
Professional manner and positive attitude, with good judgment in making decisions on recurring assignments.
Professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to meet proper standards of 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 inclement weather, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily custodial duties in assigned areas, including dusting, emptying wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners, sweeping and mopping floors, straightening desks, cleaning equipment, replacing supplies, and servicing restrooms.
Clean assigned hallways, stairs, landings, gym, locker room, auditorium, and lunchroom.
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 TV, DVR, 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; secure the entire building when serving as the only second-shift building custodian.
Remove marks from floors and graffiti from walls as needed, and 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.
Maintain punctuality, work assigned duties and scheduled hours unless approved leave has been received, and obtain prior approval for deviations from assigned hours.
Interact with internal and external customers and colleagues in a friendly, professional manner, maintaining a positive attitude and responding appropriately to customer needs.
Comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.