Custodian 2 -Night Relief

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Night Relief Custodian 2 assists a building’s custodial staff in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff. The role performs a variety of custodial tasks throughout a building or campus, may provide coverage for the night lead custodian, and may assist in supervising or training part-time temporary custodial staff. Special projects may also be assigned as needed. The position works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor to complete day-to-day tasks and interacts with district staff, customers, and vendors. Travel between buildings is required. Work takes place in standard office and school building environments, with possible outdoor work in inclement weather and exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, and pollens. The role requires meeting the Physical Capacity Profile requirements and attending required meetings. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

At least one year of custodial experience.
Valid driver's license.
Pass the Physical Capacity Profile Test.
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, positive attitude, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
Ability to meet professional dress and appearance standards.
Knowledge of the organization’s mission, purpose, goals, and employees’ roles in achieving them.
Knowledge of asbestos information and mechanical operations.
Ability to interact tactfully and diplomatically with a diverse population and respond appropriately to customer needs.
Ability to provide friendly, professional, quick, and responsive customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to meet Physical Capacity Profile demands, 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.
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 use hand tools and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor-cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers, and hand tools.
Ability to use SMART boards, iPads, and basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines, and to comply with equipment-use guidelines.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform daily custodial duties in assigned areas, including dusting, emptying wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners, sweeping, straightening desks, mopping, cleaning equipment, and replenishing supplies.
Clean and service restrooms, sweep assigned hallways, stairs, and landings, and clean the gym, locker room, and auditorium.
Assist with lunchroom cleanup and lower the flag if necessary.
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, including turning lights on or off, turning off water in urinals, unplugging water fountains, and following supervisor requests and energy management guidelines.
Consult with the Building Custodial Supervisor regarding school activities and community use of the building, and arrange required services and cleaning.
Respond to office and staff requests, including setting up television, DVR, 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; secure the entire building if the custodian is the only one remaining on duty.
Remove floor marks and wall graffiti 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, which may include assisting with supervision or training of part-time temporary custodial staff.
Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Travel between buildings as required.
Attend required meetings and work assigned scheduled hours, obtaining prior approval for deviations from assigned hours.