Custodian 2

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Custodian 2 assists the custodial staff in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff by performing a variety of tasks in a building or on a campus. The role may include helping supervise and train part-time or temporary custodial staff. The custodian works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor and may have limited travel between schools and central offices. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with people inside and outside the organization.
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when supervisory discretion is needed.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet daily building demands.
Professional manner, positive attitude, sound judgment, and discretion, including maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to meet professional standards for 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 handle situations involving a diverse population with tact and diplomacy, and respond appropriately to customer needs.
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 10–20 pounds constantly; and squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, or snow and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens.
Ability to work in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work overtime when required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform daily custodial tasks in assigned areas, including dusting, emptying wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners, sweeping, straightening desks, mopping, cleaning equipment, replenishing supplies, and servicing restrooms.
Clean assigned hallways, stairs, and landings; lower the flag if necessary; clean the gym, locker room, and auditorium; and help clean the lunch room.
Perform weekly tasks such as buffing, high dusting, carpet spotting, replacing light bulbs, stripping, sealing and waxing floors, washing walls and furniture, and cleaning carpets.
Carry out assigned energy-management functions, such as operating lights, turning off urinal water, and unplugging water fountains, following applicable guidelines.
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; secure the entire building when serving as the only second-shift custodian.
Remove floor marks and wall graffiti, spray-buff hard-surface floors as requested, perform recycling duties as requested, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Assist with additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Use tools and equipment in compliance with WPS guidelines.
Attend required meetings and work scheduled hours; obtain prior approval for deviations from assigned hours.
Provide friendly, professional, and responsive service to internal and external customers, and interact with colleagues, district personnel, customers, and vendors tactfully and diplomatically.
May assist with supervision and training of part-time or temporary custodial staff.