Custodian

Southeast Polk Community School District•Pleasant Hill, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs custodial work in assigned buildings to help meet health standards and maintain clean, safe spaces, equipment, and work areas. Duties may vary by season, grade level, and activity usage. The position is located at Altoona Elementary, with posted hours of 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employment is based on need, with hours assigned by the supervisor. The role includes cleaning and maintaining floors, carpets, furniture, windows, walls, classrooms, restrooms, hallways, and other designated spaces; handling waste; arranging furniture and event equipment; and helping secure the building. The custodian also monitors building conditions, reports and requests repairs, maintains supplies and equipment, assists facility visitors, and works cooperatively with students, parents, faculty, colleagues, and the community. A physician-signed certification of good health is required. Safety equipment is provided based on job duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations to determine weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to read, write, and interpret rules, reports, and procedure manuals as required for assignments.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly to others, orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete assigned work.
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team to complete tasks and meet goals.
Ability to recognize problems, determine their causes, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Ability to take direction and respond to requests courteously and helpfully.
Basic knowledge to identify potentially hazardous building conditions and chemicals.
Knowledge of safe chemical use, posting notices, and disposal procedures.
Ability to perceive identification numbers on materials, read and understand numbers and volumes, and transcribe numbers.
Knowledge of basic floor-maintenance techniques, including carpet, tile, and terrazzo.
Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and meet the physical demands described in the posting, including prolonged standing and walking, lifting and carrying, climbing ladders and stairs, pushing and pulling equipment, and operating cleaning equipment.
Ability to occasionally use cleaning chemicals with inhalation and absorption hazards and work in extreme temperatures, humid, or dusty environments.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a school custodial department or related experience.
First aid certificate.
Knowledge of fire and safety codes.
Knowledge of wall and window surface maintenance.

Responsibilities

Clean and preserve designated spaces and equipment in assigned buildings so that health standards are met.
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies using vacuum cleaners or shampooers.
Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors using appropriate tools and equipment.
Dust and polish furniture and equipment; wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing or polishing as necessary.
Empty wastebaskets and transport trash and waste to disposal areas.
Move and arrange furniture; set up and take down lunch tables and chairs for special events, including moving cafeteria tables.
Remove debris from driveways, garages, bus loading areas, and building entrances.
Raise and lower the flag at the beginning and end of the day when applicable.
Fill in for custodial staff on other shifts when required by Administration.
Recommend ways to improve service and operational efficiency.
Inspect the building, report repair needs and failed equipment, request repair work, and promptly report maintenance needs.
Keep equipment and work areas clean and neat, and perform minor adjustments and repairs as needed.
Follow the chain of command.
Restock disposable items, track inventory usage, and request supplies and equipment needed for cleaning.
Assist members of the visiting public with directions and with obtaining and setting up equipment.
Report to work neat and clean, maintain reliable attendance, and manage personal and others' time efficiently.
Attend in-service training and school meetings as directed.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, loyalty, cooperation, teamwork, and attention to safety.
Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and fold dried items.
Maintain good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and the community.
Work in varying weather conditions and cooperate with a wide variety of people.