Custodian 5

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary job of the Custodian is to assist the custodial staff of a building in providing a clean, safe and sanitary environment for the students and staff. Perform a variety of custodial tasks for the building or campus. May assist with the supervision and training of the part-time, temporary custodial staff.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Knowledge of asbestos information
Knowledge of mechanical operations
High school diploma or GED preferred
Completion of Custodial Master Certificate is required

Responsibilities

Emptying wastebaskets
Sweeping floors
Mop and/or spot mop
Cleaning equipment and replacing supplies
Cleaning and servicing restrooms
Sweep assigned hallways, stairs and landings
Lower flag if necessary
Buff
High dusting
Carpet spotting
Replace light bulbs as needed
Strip, seal and wax floors
Wash walls and furniture
Clean carpets
Turn off day lights, turn on night lights
Turn off water in urinals
Unplug water fountains
Other items requested by the supervisor as found in the energy management guidelines
Consult with Building Custodial Supervisor relating to school activities and community use of building and arrange needed services and cleaning
Respond to office and staff request (including set-up of TV, DVR, audio systems, etc.)
Report building maintenance needs or supplies and equipment needs to Building Custodial Supervisor
Secure your area by checking windows, doors and lights before leaving the building. If you are the only building custodian on second, shift, you will be required to secure the entire building
Remove marks from floors and graffiti from walls as needed
Spray buff hard surface floors as requested
Perform duties relating to recycling as requested
Respond to emergencies in an appropriate manner
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor