Custodian 2

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

17h

About The Position

The Custodian 2 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 professional, responsive service to a diverse population. The position requires completing daily and weekly cleaning duties, supporting building activities and community use, responding to staff requests and emergencies, and reporting maintenance or supply needs. The custodian may need to travel between schools and central offices. Employees are expected to work assigned schedules unless approved leave is granted, obtain approval for deviations from assigned hours, and maintain punctuality and appropriate professional appearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Completion of a Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate 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 daily building demands.
Professional manner and positive attitude; good judgment on recurring assignments; professionalism and confidentiality; and compliance with 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 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 inclement weather, including heat, cold, rain, or snow, and work around cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Ability to use SMART boards and iPads, as well as basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas daily, including dusting surfaces; emptying wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners; sweeping and mopping floors; straightening desks; and cleaning equipment and replenishing supplies.
Clean and service restrooms, assigned hallways, stairs, and landings; clean the gym, locker room, and auditorium; and assist with lunchroom cleanup.
Perform weekly custodial work such as buffing, high dusting, carpet spotting, replacing light bulbs, stripping, sealing, and waxing floors, washing walls and furniture, and cleaning carpets.
Perform energy-management tasks as required, such as switching lights, turning off water in urinals, and unplugging water fountains.
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 assigned areas by checking windows, doors, and lights before leaving; if the only building custodian on second shift, secure the entire building.
Remove floor marks and wall graffiti as needed and spray-buff hard-surface floors when requested.
Perform recycling duties as requested and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Assist with supervising and training part-time or temporary custodial staff when needed.
Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers and colleagues, responding appropriately to customer needs.
Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.
Comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use and attend required meetings.
Work assigned hours punctually, obtain prior approval for any deviation from assigned hours, and maintain appropriate professional dress and appearance.