Custodian 2 (2026-2027) School Year

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

11h

About The Position

The Custodian 2 assists a building’s custodial staff in providing a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff by performing a variety of custodial tasks. The role may include assisting with the supervision and training of part-time or temporary custodial staff. The custodian works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks and may have limited travel between schools and central offices. Duties include routine and periodic cleaning, energy-management tasks, responding to staff requests, reporting building maintenance and supply needs, securing the building, recycling, and responding appropriately to emergencies. The position requires working in standard office and school-building environments, and may involve outdoor work in inclement weather and exposure to cleaning chemicals, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens. The employee must meet the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Completion of a Proficiency of Custodial Operations certificate preferred.
Meet the required level on the Physical Capacity Profile, including the ability to climb stairs and/or ladders; exert 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly; and squat, bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to give and obtain information.
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when supervisory discretion is needed.
Ability to work effectively as a team player.
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 organization’s mission, purpose, goals, and employees’ roles in achieving them.
Knowledge of asbestos information and mechanical operations.
Ability to handle interactions with a diverse population with tact and diplomacy and to understand and respond appropriately to customer needs.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Ability to work around cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, and similar exposures.
Ability to use custodial hand tools and related power equipment, SMART boards, iPads, and basic office equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
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, replenishing supplies, and cleaning and servicing restrooms.
Clean assigned hallways, stairs, and landings; lower the flag if necessary; clean the gym, locker room, and auditorium; and assist with lunchroom cleanup.
Perform weekly duties 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, including turning off day lights, turning on night lights, turning off water in urinals, and unplugging water fountains, in accordance with energy-management 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 TV, DVR, 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 assigned as the only second-shift custodian.
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 supervision and training of part-time or temporary custodial staff when needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Attend required meetings and work overtime when required.
Interact with internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner, respond to customer needs, and provide responsive service.
Follow equipment-use guidelines and comply with expectations for punctuality, approved work hours, and professional appearance.