Custodian 2 -Night Relief

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Night Relief Custodian 2 assists building custodial staff in providing a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff. The role performs a variety of custodial tasks in a building or across a campus, may provide coverage for the night lead custodian—including assisting with supervising or training part-time temporary custodial staff—and may be assigned special projects as needed. Travel between buildings is required. The position works in standard office and school building environments and may require outdoor work in inclement weather, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Work involves exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens. The employee must meet the required Physical Capacity Profile level, attend required meetings, and may be required to work overtime. The role reports directly to the department supervisor for day-to-day tasks and interacts with district staff, customers, and vendors.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of custodial experience.
Valid driver's license.
Must pass the Physical Capacity Profile Test.
Must pass Prove It Testing for reading and arithmetic.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing 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; good judgment on recurring assignments; professionalism and confidentiality; and appropriate 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 climb stairs and/or ladders and exert 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 and handle exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens.
Ability to interact tactfully and diplomatically with a diverse population and provide friendly, professional, responsive customer service.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Completion of Master's certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily custodial duties in assigned areas, including dusting, emptying wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners, sweeping, straightening desks, mopping or spot-mopping, and cleaning equipment and replenishing supplies.
Clean and service restrooms; sweep 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 and cleaning, replacing light bulbs, stripping, sealing, and waxing floors, and washing walls and furniture.
Perform energy management tasks as required, such as turning off daytime lights, turning on nighttime 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 the assigned area by checking windows, doors, and lights before leaving; secure the entire building when the employee is the only custodian remaining on duty.
Remove marks from floors and graffiti from walls as needed, spray-buff hard-surface floors when requested, and perform recycling duties as requested.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Provide coverage for the night lead custodian as needed, potentially assisting with supervision or training of part-time temporary custodial staff.
Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Use equipment in compliance with WPS guidelines.
Maintain punctuality, follow assigned work hours unless approved leave or prior approval applies, and comply with professional dress and appearance expectations.
Attend required meetings and work overtime when required.